Walton: String Quartet No2; Prokofiev: String Quartet No. 2 in F major

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I'm not always happy with the Hollywood String Quartet's legendary recordings of romantic music. But 20th-century music was their specialty, and this disc is a dazzler. The group digs into all three pieces with tremendous verve and the amazingly well matched ensemble that was their trademark. Personally, I'd rank the works on the disc in this order: first, Hindemith, a gritty post-World War I masterpiece; second, Prokofiev, a touchingly expressive work; and third, Walton, pseudo-modernistic dishwater. Walton loved this performance of his Quartet, so at least it's being done right. The recording is clear and realistic '50s mono, the program generous (73:37). --Leslie Gerber

Walton: String Quartet No2; Prokofiev: String Quartet No. 2 in F major, Music, Eleanor Aller, Paul Hindemith, Sergey Prokofiev, William Walton, Hollywood String Quartet, Paul Robyn, Felix Slatkin, Paul Shure, Chamber, Classical, Classical Artists, Classical Music, Quartet for Four String Instruments

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The Hollywood String Quartet Plays Prokofiev, Hindemith, Walton Manufacturer: Testament UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Hindemith | Hindemith, Paul | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Walton | Walton, Sir William | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Prokofiev | Prokofiev, Sergei | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Hollywood String Quartet Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht; Schubert: Quintet The Hollywood String Quartet Plays Kodály, Smetana & Dvorák The Hollywood String Quartet Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No1, Op107; Violin Concerto No1 (revised), Op99 ASIN: B000003XIX Release Date: 1994-11-21

Tracks:

1. String Quartet No. 2 In F Op. 92: Allegro Sostenuto
2. String Quartet No. 2 In F Op. 92: Adagio
3. String Quartet No. 2 In F Op. 92: Allegro - Andante molto - Allegro
4. String Quartet No. 3 In C Op. 22: Fugato (Sehr langsame Viertel)
5. String Quartet No. 3 In C Op. 22: Schnelle Achtell (Senh energisch)
6. String Quartet No. 3 In C Op. 22: Ruhige Viertel (Stets fliessend)
7. String Quartet No. 3 In C Op. 22: Massing schnelle Viertel
8. String Quartet No. 3 In C Op. 22: Rondo (Gemachlich und Grazie)
9. String Quartet In A Minor: Allegro
10. String Quartet In A Minor: Presto
11. String Quartet In A Minor: Lento
12. String Quartet In A Minor: Allegro molto

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Tracks:

1. Toccata In D Minor: The Phantom At The Organ
2. Vales Of Dreams: Vale Of Dreams
3. Night Winds
4. The Firebird (Introduction): In The Dark Of Night
5. The Firebird (Dance Of Kashchei's Retinue): The Evil Sorcerer
6. Bagatelle No. 1: Mysterious Encounter
7. Bagatelle No. 4: The Forbidden Garden
8. Contrasts: Agent In Peril
9. Fantasia, Largo: Lost In The Rain Forest
10. Berceuse: The Firebird's Spell
11. Quintet, Op. 39, V: The Intruder
12. Serenade, Op. 12, II: The Deserted Encampment
13. Song Of The Nightingale: The Mysterious Bird
14. Prince Ivan & The Frog Princess: Apparitions
15. Prince Ivan & The Frog Princess: Poltergeists
16. The Snow Queen: Hobgoblins
17. Carol Rosenberger: Ghosts
18. Gargoyles And Chimeras
19. Quartet In F, III: Dark Moon

Average customer rating: WRONG ITEM Fast. The Ultimate Violinistic Reference for All of Us!

Heifetz Collection, Volume 5 (1939-1946) Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chausson, Ernest | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Walton | Walton, Sir William | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Prokofiev | Prokofiev, Sergei | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Heifetz, Jascha | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B000003FII Release Date: 1997-06-17

Tracks:

1. Concerto For Violin And Cello, Op. 102: Allegro
2. Concerto For Violin And Cello, Op. 102: Andante
3. Concerto For Violin And Cello, Op. 102: Vivace non troppo
4. Concerto, Op. 61: Allegro, ma non troppo
5. Concerto, Op. 61: Larghetto
6. Concerto, Op. 61: Rondo: Allegro

Tracks:

1. Concerto in B Minor: Andante tranquillo
2. Concerto in B Minor: Presto capriccioso alla napolitana
3. Concerto in B Minor: Vivace
4. Concerto For Violin, Piano, & String Quartet, Op.21 In D: Decide; Calme; Anime
5. Concerto For Violin, Piano, & String Quartet, Op.21 In D: Sicilienne: Pas vite
6. Concerto For Violin, Piano, & String Quartet, Op.21 In D: Grave
7. Concerto For Violin, Piano, & String Quartet, Op.21 In D: Tres anime
8. Gavotte, Op.32, No.3
9. March, Op.12,No.1 In F Minor
10. Etude-tableau, Op.39, No.2 In A Minor
11. Daisies, Op.38, No.3
12. Oriental Sketch, Op.2, No.2

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WRONG ITEM.......2002-08-01

Fast........2001-06-29

This is a "radical, off-the-wall" rendering, rather than a traditionalist one. No amount of technique can cover up for that fact. And the reality is it is not even very musical. Listen to the divinity of the Menuhin/Furtwangler recording, or that of Kreisler, or even, much more recently, Hilary Hahn's, and one easily sees that Heifetz is way off base. Yes, I admire his technique, greatly, but it is technique used for no discernible or serviceable purpose. It is a waste of talent, or not worth listening to more than once.

The Ultimate Violinistic Reference for All of Us!.......1998-09-18

1. BEETHOVEN Concerto in D. The old Victor 78 set (which sounded harsh and tinny) had a large diamond on the cover, and this reissue is indeed a gemstone, since its sound quality has been immeasurably improved! But the interpretation is one of the more severe and emotionally detached on records. I understand that 2 years ago, Seth Winner, the Toscanini archivist, discovered alternate takes of the first movement that may well be slower and more expressive than the approved sides used for this recording: watch the skies for them! Until then, be sure to acquire this set and not a cheezy bootleg fake-stereo from an unofficial source. I found this transfer, in a careful A-B comparison, to be identical to that contained in Vol 41 of the Toscanini Collection on RCA / BMG.

I must note that Josef Krips played the concerto once with Heifetz, and came backstage afterwards in a state of awe and astonishment. "He played EVERY NOTE...every single one!" said the amazed conductor, who was used to the usual violinistic tactic of skittering around in the fast passagework to cover up uneven playing. Here, too, every note is played -- honestly and with perfect judgment for values and dynamics -- and it is a glorious experience.

2. BRAHMS Double Concerto. Heifetz and Feuermann are of one mind in this classic and highly controlled interpretation, the antithesis of the heart-on-sleeve Walter / Francescatti Sony CD recording from 1959. Yet Ormandy and his Philadelphians are a shade stolid compared to other versions with Toscanini, Reiner, Fricsay, or Furtwaengler.

3. WALTON: Violin Concerto. This 1942 premiere recording of the great concerto commissioned by Heifetz features the Cincinnati Symphony led by the esteemed and highly- talented British conductor Eugene Goossens. This excellent- sounding record has always been my all-time FAVORITE version of the piece, dating back to my own copy on 78s. It surpasses Heifetz' 1950 remake, and just about every other of the dozens of alternative interpretations I have audited.

4. CHAUSSON: Concerto. This chamber work is a unique item in the repertoire, and has been recorded many times in memorable versions. The Heifetz sounds clear and clean, but is typical of his small ensemble performances: a bit fleet and unfeeling, sailing along with surface perfection in place, but lacking in more reflective qualities. Yet this was a phonographic classic, and has been well transferred in this all- mono honest restoration.

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