Jacqueline du Pré - Chopin: Cello Sonata in G minor, Franck: Sonata in A / Barenboim

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The late Jacqueline Du Pré may not have been the most disciplined cellist ever, but her impulsive and exciting playing makes her recordings irreplaceable treasures. These performances, including the seldom-heard Chopin Sonata and the cello arrangement of Franck's violin sonata, are characteristic of Du Pré at her best, with strong assistance from Daniel Barenboim's assertive collaboration. If you want more of Du Pré's music, EMI's Les Introuvables de Jacqueline Du Pré is an even better buy--six discs containing nearly all her best recordings. Whichever you choose, this is music making that demands to be heard. --Leslie Gerber

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Jacqueline du Pré - Chopin: Cello Sonata in G minor, Franck: Sonata in A / Barenboim
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Expressive cello playing
  • Does she have enough passion or what?
  • Moving testament to a great artist
  • Defying the Odds
  • Chopin and Franck, her last studio recordings
 Jacqueline du Pré - Chopin: Cello Sonata in G minor, Franck: Sonata in A / Barenboim
César Franck , Jacqueline du Pré , and Daniel Barenboim
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ASIN: B000002S17
Release Date: 1990-05-07

Tracks:

  1. Cello Sonata In G Minor Op.65: I. Allegro moderato
  2. Cello Sonata In G Minor Op.65: II. Scherzo (Allegro con brio)
  3. Cello Sonata In G Minor Op.65: III. Largo
  4. Cello Sonata In G Minor Op.65: IV. Finale (Allegro)
  5. Sonata in A: I. Allegro ben moderato
  6. Sonata in A: II. Allegro
  7. Sonata in A: III. Recitativo-fantasia (Ben moderato-Molto lento)
  8. Sonata in A: IV. Allegretto poco mosso

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The late Jacqueline Du Pré may not have been the most disciplined cellist ever, but her impulsive and exciting playing makes her recordings irreplaceable treasures. These performances, including the seldom-heard Chopin Sonata and the cello arrangement of Franck's violin sonata, are characteristic of Du Pré at her best, with strong assistance from Daniel Barenboim's assertive collaboration. If you want more of Du Pré's music, EMI's Les Introuvables de Jacqueline Du Pré is an even better buy--six discs containing nearly all her best recordings. Whichever you choose, this is music making that demands to be heard. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Expressive cello playing.......2007-01-04

Beautiful tone, wonderful ensemble playing between the cello and piano, an interpretation which takes time to breathe,what more could a listener ask for in this terrific recording, except of course that there was more, much more from these gifted musicians.

4 out of 5 stars Does she have enough passion or what?.......2002-06-08

As a chamber musician, I drool over the chance to hear a great cello. Here is my favorite piano composer (Chopin), giving Jackie a chance to shine emotively in the Chopin. The Chopin is so beautiful, written so late in his life, and with such a poignant Largo.

Being a violinist, the Franck threw me for a loop, as I'm used to it being a violin sonata, not a cello one. No matter what, it's a tremendously beautiful work. (Admittedly, though, I'm still getting used to this cello rendition).

Jackie's playing is emotive, and yet at the same time it's tasteful and not overwrought. What a difficult thing to do. I guess you just have to be a natural. Oh, well, my next life...

5 out of 5 stars Moving testament to a great artist.......2002-06-06

This, according to the notes by the producer, was Jacqueline Du Pre's very last studio recording. Although she had not yet been diagnosed with the multiple sclerosis that was to halt her career and eventually kill her, it was obvious by this time, early in the 1970s, that something was very wrong. After not playing for months, she had one last remission and was able to make this recording of two great Romantic sonatas with her husband, Daniel Barenboim.

It would be tempting, knowing the moving circumstances of their creation, to listen to these performances with indulgence. In fact, no allowances are necessary--as her producer asserts, there is not the least sign in her playing of illness or lessening powers. The full tone and impulsive, passionate musicianship for which she was famed are there in abundance. A few notes go wild here and there--she was working against time and this has the feel of a one-take, live recording if it was not actually such--but can easily be forgiven. What hindsight does impart is an almost unbearable poignance to the poised, perfectly judged traversal of the Largo of the Chopin Sonata, where composer and both performers (Barenboim, of course, is more than an able partner) are at their expressive peaks. The sound by today's standards is not state-of-the-art, but perfectly adequate. For anyone who enjoys great music making in general, and du Pre in particular, this is a recording not to be missed.

5 out of 5 stars Defying the Odds.......2000-09-07

That this recording was made at all is a testament to the incredible inner emotional strength and sheer musical intensity of the irreplaceable cellist, Jacquelyn Dupre who, while not yet diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, had been badly suffering its effects for some time. After six months of leaving the cello in the case during her convalescence, she suddenly pulled it out during a momentary period of strength and alacrity and made the recording. The recording thus serves as a testament to the power of the human spirit and Dupre's indomitable will. As well, the playing is superb. Dupre exhibited her characteristic intensity, superb line, and tone quality in a way that brought the pieces, particularly the Franck almost eerily to life. Barenboim, her husband, weeved a seemless accompaniment, proving himself even then a superb pianist. The music, too, is noteworthy. The Chopin sonata was one of the composer's rare forays into string music. WHile not an unqualified success, the piece still has much to recommend it. The Franck sonata, written for cello and transcribed for violin, is an utter masterpiece, particularly when in the hands of someone like Dupre who had the uncanny ability to manipulate human emotions with her instrument unlike almost any other. The sound quality of the recording is not quite up to modern standards -- it was recorded in the late 60's -- but this does not, in my opinion, detract from the greatness of the recording.

4 out of 5 stars Chopin and Franck, her last studio recordings.......2000-08-03

This release is the last studio recording Jacqueline du Pre made before she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. It is a very moving recording, with the sound quality marring the 5-star quality from this otherwise superb set. She used her 1970 Peresson cello, so one is able to hear the difference from her other recordings, where she used either the Davydoff Strad, or the Goffriller. But the characteristic 'du Pre Sound' is very much evident - the fullness of each note, passionate phrasings, etc. Both works here receive very individual interpretation from du Pre and Barenboim, who plays the fiendishly difficult piano parts of both works with great aplomb. The Franck, especially receives a very passionate reading, which has become one of my favourite versions of this work. The unusally dry Abbey Road recording is the only factor which mars the set, but as always, du Pre's passionate approach makes the listener deeply invloved with the music. A highly enjoyable set.
Brahms, Chopin & Franck: Cello Sonatas
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Like the Brahms, Avoid the Chopin and Franck
 Brahms, Chopin & Franck: Cello Sonatas
Johannes Brahms , Fryderyk Chopin , Cesar Franck , Daniel Barenboim , and Jacqueline du Pre
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ASIN: B0002XV306
Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

  1. I. Allegro Non Troppo
  2. II. Allegretto Quasi Menuetto
  3. III. Allegro
  4. I. Allegro Vivace
  5. II. Adagio Affetuoso
  6. III. Allegro Passionato
  7. IV. Allegro Molto

Tracks:

  1. I. Allegro Moderato
  2. II. Scherzo (Allegro Con Brio)
  3. III. Largo
  4. IV. Finale (Allegro)
  5. I. Allegro Ben Moderato
  6. II. Allegro
  7. III. Recitativo - Fantasia (Ben Moderato - Molto Lento)
  8. IV. Allegretto Poco Mosso

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Like the Brahms, Avoid the Chopin and Franck.......2006-12-14

The Chopin and Franck recordings were made while Jacqueline duPre was ill and near the end of her life. As heroic as it may have been to make these recordings in that condition, the quality suffers. The Brahms sonatas are tighter; they have the usual Jacqueline duPre warmth to the sound, and they are much better. If it comes down to buying this album or one with just the Brahms, and there is a price reason to choose the Brahms, I'd pass on this one. But if you can get this compilation for the same price as just the Brahms sonatas, you might as well, unless you don't want any subpar recordings in your collection.
Les introuvables de Jacqueline du Pré
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Mostly valuable for the sonatas & suites
  • wonderful
  • Great record of Great cellist at Great budget price
  • A Great Compilation of Great Cello Music
  • Wonderful! Indispensable! So why only four stars..?
 Les introuvables de Jacqueline du Pré
Edward Elgar , Frederick Delius , Camille Saint-Saens , Antonin Dvorak , Robert Schumann , Arnold Schoenberg , Franz Joseph Haydn , Fryderyk Chopin , Cesar Franck , Gabriel Faure , Max Bruch , Johann Sebastian Bach , George Frideric Handel , Ludwig van Beethoven , London Symphony Orchestra , Royal Philharmonic Orchestra , New Philharmonia Orchestra , Chicago Symphony Orchestra , Sir John Barbirolli , Malcolm Sargent , Daniel Barenboim , Jacqueline du Pré , Valda Aveling , English Chamber Orchestra , Gerald Moore , Ernest Lush , and Stephen Kovacevich
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ASIN: B000002SCC
Release Date: 2002-08-05

Tracks:

  1. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestre en mi mineur: In E Minor, Op. 85: I. Adagio - Moderato
  2. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestre en mi mineur: In E Minor, Op. 85: II. Lento - Allegro molto
  3. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestre en mi mineur: In E Minor, Op. 85: Adagio
  4. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestre en mi mineur: In E Minor, Op. 85: IV. Allegro, ma non troppo
  5. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestra: Lento - Con moto tranquillo - Lento - Con moto tranquillo - Allegramente
  6. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestre n 1 en la mineur: In A Minor, Op. 33: I. Allegro non troppo
  7. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestre n 1 en la mineur: In A Minor, Op. 33: II. Allegretto con moto
  8. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestre n 1 en la mineur: In A Minor, Op. 33: III. Allegro non troppo

Tracks:

  1. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestre en si mineur: In B Minor, Op. 104: I. Allegro
  2. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestre en si mineur: In B Minor, Op. 104: II. Adagio ma no troppo
  3. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestre en si mineur: In B Minor, Op. 104: III. Finale (Allegro moderato)
  4. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestre en si mineur: In B Minor, Op. 104: Waldesruhe (Silence Woods.) pour violoncelle et orchestre, Op. 68
  5. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestra en la mineur: In A Minor Op. 129: I. Nicht zu schnell
  6. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestra en la mineur: In A Minor Op. 129: II Langsam - Etwas lebhafter - Schneller
  7. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestra en la mineur: In A Minor Op. 129: III Sehr lebhaft - Cadenza - Sehr lebhaft

Tracks:

  1. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestra en sol mineur: I. Allegro
  2. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestra en sol mineur: II. Adagio
  3. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestra en sol mineur: III. Allegro non tanto
  4. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestra en re majeur, Hob. VIIb:2: I. Allegro moderato
  5. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestra en re majeur, Hob. VIIb:2: II. Adagio
  6. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestra en re majeur, Hob. VIIb:2: III. Rondo (Allegro)
  7. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestre en ut majeur, Hob. VIIb: 1: I. Moderato
  8. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestre en ut majeur, Hob. VIIb: 1: II. Adagio
  9. Concerto pour violoncelle et orchestre en ut majeur, Hob. VIIb: 1: III. Allegro molto

Tracks:

  1. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano en sol mineur, Op. 65: I. Allegro moderato
  2. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano en sol mineur, Op. 65: II. Allegro con brio
  3. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano en sol mineur, Op. 65: III. Largo
  4. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano en sol mineur, Op. 65: IV. Finale (Allegro)
  5. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano en la majeur: I. Allegro ben moderato
  6. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano en la majeur: II. Allegro
  7. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano en la majeur: III. Recitativo - Fantasia (Molto lento)
  8. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano en la majeur: IV. Allegretto poco mosso
  9. Elegie en ut mineur, Op. 24
  10. Kol nidrei, Op. 47

Tracks:

  1. Suite pour violoncelle seul No. 1 en sol majeur, BWV 1007: I. Prelude
  2. Suite pour violoncelle seul No. 1 en sol majeur, BWV 1007: II. Allemande
  3. Suite pour violoncelle seul No. 1 en sol majeur, BWV 1007: III. Courante
  4. Suite pour violoncelle seul No. 1 en sol majeur, BWV 1007: IV. Sarabande
  5. Suite pour violoncelle seul No. 1 en sol majeur, BWV 1007: V. Menuetto I & II
  6. Suite pour violoncelle seul No. 1 en sol majeur, BWV 1007: VI. Gigue
  7. Suite pour violoncelle seul No. 2 en re mineur, BWV 1008: I. Prelude
  8. Suite pour violoncelle seul No. 2 en sol majeur, BWV 1008: II. Allemande
  9. Suite pour violoncelle seul No. 2 en sol majeur, BWV 1008: III. Courante
  10. Suite pour violoncelle seul No. 2 en sol majeur, BWV 1008: IV. Sarabande
  11. Suite pour violoncelle seul No. 2 en sol majeur, BWV 1008: V. Menuetto I & II
  12. Suite pour violoncelle seul No. 2 en sol majeur, BWV 1008: VI. Gigue
  13. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano en sol mineur: I. Grave
  14. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano en sol mineur: II. Allegro
  15. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano en sol mineur: III. Sarabande
  16. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano en sol mineur: IV. Allegro
  17. 'Judas Maccabaeus' de Haendel, en sol majeur, woO.45: Variations sur le theme 'See, The Conqu'ring Hero Comes

Tracks:

  1. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano No. 3 en la majeur, Op. 69: I. Allegro ma non tanto
  2. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano No. 3 en la majeur, Op. 69: II. Scherzo (Allegro molto)
  3. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano No. 3 en la majeur, Op. 69: III. Adagio cantabile
  4. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano No. 3 en la majeur, Op. 69: IV. Allegro vivace
  5. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano No. 5 en re majeur, Op. 102 No. 2: I. Allegro con brio
  6. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano No. 5 en re majeur, Op. 102 No. 2: II. Adagio con molto sentimento d'affeto
  7. Sonate pour violoncelle et piano No. 5 en re majeur, Op. 102, No. 2: III. Allegro - Allegro fugato
  8. 7 Variations sur le theme Bei Mannern, welche Liebe fuhlen': 'La Flute enchantee' de Mozart, en mi bemol majeur Es-dur, Op.66
  9. 12 Variations sur le theme 'Ein Madchen oder Weibchen': 'La Flute enchantee' de Mozart, en fa majeur, Op.66

Amazon.com

Although most of this set is devoted to major cello concertos (Elgar, Saint-Saëns, Dvorák, Schumann, Haydn) that Du Pré played so well, perhaps the most treasurable recording is one of two Beethoven cello sonatas with the pianist Stephen Bishop (Kovacevich). Recorded very early in her career, these show Du Pré at her most eloquent, the early promise of a great career so cruelly interrupted. This set includes most of the cellist's best recordings. Too bad it's not 10 times the size. If the cellist's passion occasionally seems excessive, at least it's the right kind of flaw to have. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Mostly valuable for the sonatas & suites.......2002-07-02

Although Jackie du Pre's playing in the Elgar, Delius and Schoenberg concerti was superb, I for one simply find nothing to admire in that music. Perhaps this is my fault, perhaps not, but in general there are so many superb recordings of the Haydn and Dvorak concerti that only the sentiments surrounding her decline into MS and early death recommend them.

On the other hand, the recordings of the Chopin, Beethoven and other sonatas in the second 3 discs of this set are among the most moving recordings ever made. Jackie never had quite the golden tone or perfect technique of Feuermann or Yo-Yo Ma, and this shows itself more in the Bach unaccompanied cello suites where she plays a few scratchy-sounding turns, but the deep-down love and emotional commitment of her playing always communicated itself effectively. In short, then, I recommend this set for the sonatas & suites, but if you also enjoy these concerto recordings, you will love it all.

5 out of 5 stars wonderful.......2001-04-22

this is a wonderful recording of some of the best cello music played by one of the worlds best cello players, the late jacqueline du pre. jackie had magic in her fingertips and listening to these recordings is pure joy, one of the best set I had the chance to hear.

5 out of 5 stars Great record of Great cellist at Great budget price.......2000-11-04

The collection dosen't have Brahms's Cello Sonatas. But you picture her portrait by these 6 CDs( The cost is 7 dollars or less per one CD ). If you don't know what kind of cellist she was--yet, I want you to get it.

You would meet extraordinary emitted passion by Du Pre in Elgar( needlees to say, it is one of her most famous performance), Saint-Saens, Dovrak( in spite of unskillful conducting of Barenboim), Schumann. The set has not only her famous performance of the Concertos in disk 1-3, but also various Sonatas( Barenboim makes excellent piano playing in good harmony with his wife more than support) in disk 4-6.

Furthermore, the Bach's Cello Suite No.1 and No.2, as her only solo performance in this collection, are very interesting. Its passionate Bach(!!) is certainly like Du Pre.

Thanks EMI FRANCE for the great work!!

5 out of 5 stars A Great Compilation of Great Cello Music.......2000-07-26

This collection, composed of the great works for the cello, is a must have in any serious classical music fan's library. It is an even better collection for the "newbie" to the genre. Jacqueline du Pre was undoubtedly one of the greatest artist of the century and her passion is well documented in this collection. Just get it...if you like classical music...you'll like this collection and the price is great too. What's to lose?

4 out of 5 stars Wonderful! Indispensable! So why only four stars..?.......2000-03-19

This is definitely worth getting, and Amazon's price is right. Du Pre was one of the greatest ever (Yo-Yo Ma now owns her cello, in case any of you play Classical Music Trivial Pursuit), and I cry inwardly when I think of her early death. The Elgar Concerto alone on this set is enough to justify the purchase price. After she died, several "name" conductors vowed they would never perform or record it again with anybody, so strong was their memory of her. So why only four stars here? Two reasons: some of these performances are with hubby Daniel Barenboim conducting, and they just aren't quite in the same league as the other efforts. Just compare the Barbirolli Haydn and the Barenboim Haydn to see what I mean: both are slow-tempoed, and neither would be my top-drawer choice. But Barbirolli *almost* makes it work, and has a certain perverse logic, whereas DB is just dull and colorless and square. The second defect is the remastered sound, which oftentimes is not very good. Sure these are "historic" recordings, but they're not that old, most are stereo. Still, the sound is flat and clipped at the high end. This should not dissade anyone from getting this set, however. Just don't expect a sonic demo disc. You will get thrilling cello playing across a broad selection of repertoire.
Brahms, Chopin, Franck: Cello Sonatas
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great recordings, great performers and great price!
 Brahms, Chopin, Franck: Cello Sonatas
Johannes Brahms , Fryderyk Chopin , Cesar Franck , Daniel Barenboim , and Jacqueline Du Pre
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B00004Z34Q
Release Date: 2001-02-13

Tracks:

  1. Vc Son No.1 in e, Op.38: I. Allegro Non Troppo
  2. Vc Son No.1 in e, Op.38: II. Allegretto Quasi Menuetto
  3. Vc Son No.1 in e, Op.38: III. Allegro
  4. Vc Son No.2 in F, Op.99: I. Allegro Vivace
  5. Vc Son No.2 in F, Op.99: II. Adagio Affetuoso
  6. Vc Son No.2 in F, Op.99: III. Allegro Passionato
  7. Vc Son No.2 in F, Op.99: IV. Allegro Molto

Tracks:

  1. Vc Son in g, Op.65: I. Allegro Moderato
  2. Vc Son in g, Op.65: II. Scherzo (Allegro Con Brio)
  3. Vc Son in g, Op.65: III. Largo
  4. Vc Son in g, Op.65: IV. Finale (Allegro)
  5. Vc Son in A: I. Allegro Ben Moderato
  6. Vc Son in A: II. Allegro
  7. Vc Son in A: III. Recitativo - Fant (Ben Moderato - Molto Lento)
  8. Vc Son in A: IV. Allegretto Poco Mosso

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5 out of 5 stars Great recordings, great performers and great price!.......2001-02-14

This is a welcome reissue of cello sonatas recorded by Jacqueline du Pre with her husband Daniel Barenboim. The Brahms and the Chopin/Franck recordings were first issued on CD separately in the 1980s and the sound for the Chopin disc was acceptable, but not the best one could have hoped for. A pity since the performances are riveting. But EMI has reissued this along with the two Brahms sonatas (the sound was always fine for the Brahms), and also remastered the original tapes for better sound reproduction. And what a job the EMI engineer has done! The hiss level is much lower than the first issue on CD and there is much more space to the recording. In the review of the first CD issue, I complained that the sound was too boxy and dry for an Abbey Road recording - a very warm acoustic usually. This has been rectified and the cello is less forward, giving a more balanced perspective to the recording. It adds to the enjoyment to the intense performance. The Brahms sonatas were recorded at the peak of du Pre's power, and what we get are readings of beautiful intensity and lyricism. The remastered sound has brought greater detail to the already wonderful recording. The Chopin sonata has all the panache and freedom needed for this rhapsodic piece and the Franck almost borders on the vulgar side of performance, but du Pre refrains from bad taste and gives a totally passionate performance. Listen to the last movement - it simply sings for joy! This is a set not to be missed by du Pre fans, and at budget price it is an irrestible bargain for other classical music lovers

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