Zuill Bailey

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Zuill Bailey is an extraordinarily talented up-and-coming young cellist. For this impressive debut recording, he has chosen an adventurous wide-ranging program well designed to display his brilliant virtuosity, his warm, pure, variable tone, his noble expressiveness and his fiery, unbridled temperament. Indeed, it must be his headlong impetuosity that tempts him to tear off all final notes with a violent accent. In the rarely-heard Francoeur Sonata, the slow movements sing in long, sustained phrases; the fast movements, taken at hair-raising speeds, burst with unrestrained exuberance. Splendidly partnered by pianist Simone Dinnerstein, Bailey brings out the grace, humor and delicacy of Beethoven's popular "Variations on a Theme by Mozart," and the romantic ardor and flashes of brilliance of Mendelssohn's "Variations concertantes." Chopin's "Introduction and Polonaise" was originally a bravura piano piece with a back-up cello, but various cellists have made "revisions" annexing the lion's share of the fireworks. The performance seems the last word in all-out reckless virtuosity, but is surpassed by that of Bailey's own transcription of Vieuxtemp's "Souvenir d'Amerique," originally for violin. A set of variations on "Yankee Doodle," it exploits every imaginable, and some unimaginable, technical tricks, tossed off with gleeful abandon; however, the piece ultimately sounds like its own parody. Bach's unaccompanied Suite No. 1 is least successful: over-phrased, broken up by too many accents, ritards and stops; besides, it sounds a bit rough, as if it had been too closely miked, a suspicion confirmed by very audible breathing. --Edith Eisler

Tracks:

Polonaise Brillante, Op.3 (1824): Introduction
Polonaise Brillante, Op.3 (1824): Alla Polacca
Sonata In A For Arpeggione & Piano, D.821 (1824): Allegro Moderato
Sonata In A For Arpeggione & Piano, D.821 (1824): Adagio
Sonata In A For Arpeggione & Piano, D.821 (1824): Allegretto
Hazkarah (1998)
Fantasy Pieces, Op.73 (1849): I.
Fantasy Pieces, Op.73 (1849): II.
Fantasy Pieces, Op.73 (1849): III.
Variations On One String On A Theme By Rossini (1819)
Requiem For Three Cellos And Piano, Op.66 (1892)

Customer Reviews:

Fine recording, both in performance and recording quality........2003-02-09

A fine recording of mostly standard cello pieces, done as a tribute to Mr. Haimovitz's teacher, the esteemed cellist, Leonard Rose, it does include modern 20th Century Works such as Robert Stern's Hazkarah or "In Memorium" commisioned by the Holocoast museum.
Haimovitz playing is moving and is finely accompanied by Itamar Golan. Recording quality is very good, if not quite demonstration class.
I first noticed Mr. Haimovitz as a locally based cellist, who had made a good recording of the Bach Cello Suites, which is fine though probably not at the same level as Rostropovich, Fournier, or Bylsma's recordings of the same landmark pieces. He formerly recorded for Deutsche Grammophon, but now seems to have established his own independent label. I look forward to hearing him live.

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Zuill Bailey is the REAL thing!!
Incredible Cellist
What a cellist!
Technique To Burn ...
Mr. Bailey Makes A Gutsy First CD

Zuill Bailey

Manufacturer: Delos Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008OTVB
Release Date: 2003-03-18

Tracks:

Adagio Cantabile
Allegro Vivo
Tempo Di Gavotta
Largo Cantabile
Gigue: Allegro Vivace
Prelude
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Menuet I & II
Gigue
Variations In E-Flat On 'Bei Mannera'
Variations Concertantes For Cello & Piano, Op.17
Introduction & Polonaise In C For Cello & Piano, Op.3
Souvenir D'Amerique, Op.17

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Zuill Bailey is an extraordinarily talented up-and-coming young cellist. For this impressive debut recording, he has chosen an adventurous wide-ranging program well designed to display his brilliant virtuosity, his warm, pure, variable tone, his noble expressiveness and his fiery, unbridled temperament. Indeed, it must be his headlong impetuosity that tempts him to tear off all final notes with a violent accent. In the rarely-heard Francoeur Sonata, the slow movements sing in long, sustained phrases; the fast movements, taken at hair-raising speeds, burst with unrestrained exuberance. Splendidly partnered by pianist Simone Dinnerstein, Bailey brings out the grace, humor and delicacy of Beethoven's popular "Variations on a Theme by Mozart," and the romantic ardor and flashes of brilliance of Mendelssohn's "Variations concertantes." Chopin's "Introduction and Polonaise" was originally a bravura piano piece with a back-up cello, but various cellists have made "revisions" annexing the lion's share of the fireworks. The performance seems the last word in all-out reckless virtuosity, but is surpassed by that of Bailey's own transcription of Vieuxtemp's "Souvenir d'Amerique," originally for violin. A set of variations on "Yankee Doodle," it exploits every imaginable, and some unimaginable, technical tricks, tossed off with gleeful abandon; however, the piece ultimately sounds like its own parody. Bach's unaccompanied Suite No. 1 is least successful: over-phrased, broken up by too many accents, ritards and stops; besides, it sounds a bit rough, as if it had been too closely miked, a suspicion confirmed by very audible breathing. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

Zuill Bailey is the REAL thing!!.......2006-03-21

This past Saturday morning, my daughter and I spent three hours enjoying Zuill Bailey's magnificent musicianship, personality, teaching tips, humor, and entertaining education at his master's workshop in Woodbridge, VA. He is truly a brilliant and polished performer in all walks of musical life, from performing to telling stories to teaching others about the music he loves. That same evening, we saw him as the featured artist playing an absolutely incredible concert with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. My daughter plays cello in HS, and we were both blown away by the amazing heart and expertise of this wonderful musician! We are now lifelong fans, and you will be too if you are fortunate enough to see or hear him. This CD is just a start for our collection of Zuill Bailey performances.

Incredible Cellist.......2003-04-19

I've been following Zuill Bailey's career for years and I am so glad he finally released a CD! His live concerts are brilliant, but sadly they come to an end. Now I can listen to him all day long on repeat! Zuill Bailey is such a rare musician. His playing is infused with so much thought and care. It is just beautiful...and when he lets go, look out! His technique is on fire! (the last track will blow your mind) It's hard to believe he's also such a nice guy! (I met him once at a concert) I can't say enough about this wonderful CD, this musician, or this human being. Buy it now!

What a cellist!.......2003-04-16

If Zuill Bailey isn't a household name in your home already, it will be soon! This is a fabulous recording. Every note drips with emotion and passion. I can't stop listening to this CD!

Technique To Burn ..........2003-04-15

Please disregard "A music fan's" review. He clearly does not own this recording, and has some issues with himself. I however DO own this CD. It is a joy to listen to, and I feel it is one of the finest examples of cello playing today. Of all the young cellists out there Zuill Bailey has his own voice. Technically,musically,and personally. His Bach is second to none. Rhythmically it is fantastic. So many interpreters of Bach don't have his rhytmic control. Rhythm is everything in Bach and Bailey shows that. I've never heard the Allegro Vivo in the Francoeur sonata played so crisply and cleanly at this daring tempo. As a violinist I can tell you how difficult Vieuxtemps' "Souvenir d'Amerique" is. It is a piece originally written for violin and many fiddle players don't even dare play it. Bailey is superb in his own transcription and it makes for a terrific ending. A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED DISC !

Mr. Bailey Makes A Gutsy First CD.......2003-04-15

I could say a lot about the entire cd. Covering over 200 years of cello music from Bach's Suite No. 1 through Chopin's Polonaise in C, he puts himself to the complete test of capabilities. But track 15 is worth the price of admission alone. He transcribed the violin piece, Souvenir d'Amerique by Vieuxtemps. It's a theme and variations of "Yankee Doodle Dandy." This is clearly an extremely technically challenging piece that he handles brilliantly. I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes his signature.

Tracks:

Sonata No.1 in F Major, Op.5 No.1: Adagio
Sonata No.1 in F Major, Op.5 No.1: Allegro
Sonata No.1 in F Major, Op.5 No.1: Rondo: Allegro vivace
Sonata No.2 in G Minor, Op.5 No.2: Adagio sostenuto e espressivo
Sonata No.2 in G Minor, Op.5 No.2: Allegro molto piu tosto presto
Sonata No.2 in G Minor, Op.5 No.2: Rondo: Allegro
Sonata No.3 in A Major, Op.69: Allegro ma non tanto
Sonata No.3 in A Major, Op.69: Scherzo: Allegro molto
Sonata No.3 in A Major, Op.69: Adagio cantabile
Sonata No.3 in A Major, Op.69: Allegro vivace

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Beethoven Cello & Piano Sonatas: Nos. 1,2,3,

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Korngold: Der Sturm; Cello Concerto

Manufacturer: Asv Living Era
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000BXBXH
Release Date: 2003-10-21

Tracks:

Introduction To Act I Scene I
Prelude To Act II
Aria: Ich Ging Zu Ihm (Act II)
No.4 - Festmusik (Act II Scene 1)
No.12 - Trauermusik (Prelude To Act V)
No.14 - Schlusstanz (Finale To Act V)
Cello Concerto In C, Op.37
Der Sturm
Kanns Heut Nicht Fassen - Aria
Waltz
March (Act I)
Prayer (Aria) (Act I)

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Erich Wolfgang Korngold was born in Vienna in 1897, son of the feared, powerful music critic Julius Korngold, and he died in Hollywood in 1957. A sensational child prodigy, he composed his first ballet under Zemlinsky's tutelage at age 11, and four years later had written an opera, choral, orchestral and chamber music. A major career seemed assured but was aborted by Hitler; fortunately, Korngold was already in Hollywood, where he became one of the best and most successful film composers. However, he yearned to write "serious" music, but found himself forgotten, passé, and out of step with contemporary trends. Worse, the frustration seems to have sapped his creative inspiration: he never produced another truly original work, falling back on his film material for his concert compositions. With one exception, this record focuses on his European works, some never performed or recorded before, and it is clear that though he was steeped in the music of his time, his style already carried the seeds that blossomed so luxuriously in his film scores: the rich, super-romantic harmonies, surprising modulations, arching melodies, and the incredibly lush, colorful orchestration (Zemlinsky, who himself died in America poor and neglected, must have been a fabulous teacher). However, young Korngold must have learned the sensuous, ecstatic rapture of the three soprano arias here (unfortunately sung with a wide wobble) from the decadent air of early 20th-century Vienna itself. The earliest piece is a charming waltz (1908-09); it echoes both Johann and Richard Strauss but is spiked with cross-rhythms. The Storm for chorus, on texts by Heine (1913), graphically evokes a tempest with jagged vocal leaps, trumpets, drums, shrilling flutes, then soars into lyrical serenity. Three orchestral stage music excerpts (1918-19) are lovely. The only American piece is the Cello Concerto (1946), taken from the film Deception and expanded into a full-length movement. It has all the ingredients of a major concerto: introduced by chords fluctuating between C major and C minor, two themes, one sweeping and passionate, the other beautifully lyrical, are skillfully developed; a deeply felt, mournful slow section ends in a flute and cello cadenza with shimmering harp glissandi. The finale is light and bouncy, ending with long scales on the cello and loud crashes from the orchestra. Zuill Bailey sounds a bit distant at times, but plays the extremely difficult solo part brilliantly, with total emotional commitment. Korngold reportedly planned to add two more movements, but he never did: another opportunity lost to fame and fortune, or fate and misfortune? --Edith Eisler

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Live from El Paso Pro-Musica

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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000MTOL18
Release Date: 2007-01-01

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A stunning debut
Rich elegantly captures the beauty of the Hudson River

Rich: The Hudson Oratorio

Manufacturer: Albany Records
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Release Date: 1997-01-14

Tracks:

The Hudson Oratorio: How Deep The Hudson River
The Hudson Oratorio: What Sees The Eagle?
The Hudson Oratorio: Breakfast At Beverly House
The Hudson Oratorio: Simply Sublime
The Hudson Oratorio: Hudson River Communion
The Hudson Oratorio: St. Anthony's Face
The Hudson Oratorio: River In This Still Hour
The Hudson Oratorio: A Salutary Air
The Hudson Oratorio: All That is in Me
The Hudson Oratorio: Sara's Death
The Hudson Oratorio: In Place, In Peace
The Hudson Oratorio: Whose River Was This?
The Hudson Oratorio: Land and People

Customer Reviews:

A stunning debut.......1998-12-22

Let's hear more from this talented new composer

Rich elegantly captures the beauty of the Hudson River.......1998-12-14

This is a beautifully written and performed work that is as entertaining as it is educational and moving. A triumph in translating the beauty and power of nature into a lyrical medium.

Janos Starker Celebration: Schubert & Boccherini String Quintets

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Janos Starker Celebration: Schubert & Boccherini String Quintets

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Release Date: 2005-04-05

Tracks:

Applause
Boccherini: String Quintet in C Major, G.349 - Andante con moto
Boccherini: String Quintet in C Major, G.349 - Minuetto con grazia - Trio - Minuetto da capo
Boccherini: String Quintet in C Major, G.349 - Allegro assai
Boccherini: String Quintet in C Major, G.349 - Rondeau: Allegretto moderato
Schubert: String Quintet in C Major, D.956 - Allegro ma non troppo
Schubert: String Quintet in C Major, D.956 - Adagio
Schubert: String Quintet in C Major, D.956 - Scherzo: Presto - Trio: Andante sostenuto
Schubert: String Quintet in C Major, D.956 - Allegretto