Ilya Kaler: Violin

Editorial Reviews
Patrick Meanor, Listener Magazine, Summer 1996
...the finest violin recording I have ever encountered by one of the truly great performers of the day.

Helen Wallace, BBC Music Magazine, April 1996
...[an] arresting collection...Ilya Kaler, an explosive virtuoso, assaults the ears and compels with his sheer fluency.

Ilya Kaler: Violin

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Ysaÿe: Solo Violin Sonatas
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Glorious, glorious, glorious!
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 Ysaÿe: Solo Violin Sonatas

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ASIN: B0000ZKRTY
Release Date: 2004-02-17

Tracks:

  1. Grave
  2. Fugato
  3. Allegretto Poco Scherzoso
  4. Finale: Con Brio
  5. Prelude: 'Obsession': Poco Vivace
  6. Malinconia: Poco Lento
  7. Sarabande (Lento): 'Danse Des Ombres' (Dance Of The Shades)
  8. Les Furies (The Furies): Allegro Furioso
  9. Sonata No.3 In D Minor: 'Ballade'
  10. Allemande: Lento Maestoso
  11. Sarabande: Quasi Lento
  12. Finale: Presto Ma Non Troppo
  13. L'aurore (The Dawn): Lento Assai
  14. Danse Rustique (Rustic Dance): Allegro Giocoso Molto Moderato
  15. Allegro Giusto Non Troppo Vivo

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Glorious, glorious, glorious!.......2007-03-05

I usually review books, because I think there are others who can better review classical music, but on re-listening to this divine recording tonight I simply had to comment on the pleasure it has given me over the past several years. I first fell in love with this music as a young man when my first wife used to practice the "Ballade". She never performed it, but I've heard others do so, as well as bits and pieces of Ysaye's other Solo Violin Sonatas. But this is devilishly difficult music, both technically and musically, so I don't think I ever really heard it played as it should be until I got this recording.

What a revelation! Ysaye's Sonatas are some of the most beautiful and moving music written, although I must admit that I think they are perhaps an acquired taste for many. But those who have ears to hear should certainly give this CD a listen. If you do not like this recording by Ilya Kaler, then you simply don't like these pieces, because I think it is safe to say that no one could play them better.

Kaler's technique and intonation are impeccable throughout, and delivered with an assurance that speaks of profound reserves still left untapped. Then there is the glorious tone he pulls from whatever violin this happens to be - the liner doesn't say - resounding just perfectly in the marvelous acoustics of the St. John Chrysostom Church, in Newmarket, Ontario, where it was flawlessly recorded by Naxos with what sounds like state-of-the-art equipment, and with love. The overall sound quality is second to none, just glorious.

Topping off all these great technical feats, finally, is the life Mr. Kaler breathes into this music with his interpretation. He could not render such a profound and deeply moving interpretation without the technique to back it up, but with the technique firmly in hand he then also has the musical insight to draw out sublime and unexpected nuances that surprise and delight and move me anew each time I listen. It stirs me like almost nothing else. I never tire of it. My highest recommendation.

5 out of 5 stars Best 8 dollars you could ever spend.......2004-05-26

With no competition, this is the greatest interpretation and recording of the Ysaye sonatats. Kaler, as usual, displays his technical perfection - giving the utmost attention to the very fine details of violin playing. His passionate execution seeps through your speakers and is trancelike...simply stunning
Glazunov: Violin Concerto; Dvorák: Violin Concerto; Romance, Op. 11
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Violinist
 Glazunov: Violin Concerto; Dvorák: Violin Concerto; Romance, Op. 11

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ASIN: B0000013XW
Release Date: 1995-05-09

Tracks:

  1. Vn Con in a, Op.82: Moderato-Andante sostenuto-Allegro
  2. Vn Con in a, Op.53: Allegro ma non troppo
  3. Vn Con in a, Op.53: Adagio ma non troppo
  4. Vn Con in a, Op.53: Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo
  5. Romance for Vn and Orch in f, Op.11

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Violinist.......2000-07-20

Ilya Kaler is simply a superb artist. Check out any of his recordings available on Naxos. This one is a particular favorite of mine. Possibly the best versions available of Dvorak's Violin Concerto and the Romance, and at a bargain price to boot.
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  • A little taste of Glazunov
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ASIN: B00004VXDR
Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

  1. Solemn Procession
  2. XIII. Quatrieme Tableau, L'Automne
  3. XIV. Petit Adagio
  4. XV. Allegro
  5. Andante
  6. VI. Danse Orientale
  7. VII. Valse
  8. VIII. Polonaise
  9. Scherzo: Allegro Vivace
  10. Chant Du Menestrel, Op.71
  11. Grande Valse - Pizzicato - Reprise De La Valse
  12. Prelude Et La Romanesca
  13. Grand Pas Espagnol
  14. Allegro - Ilya Kaler
  15. Concert Waltz No.1, Op.47

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A little taste of Glazunov.......2002-08-11

This CD, like all NAXOS is a wonderful sampler of the wonderful work of Alexander Glazunov, who is not very popular these days unless you tend to listen to your local classical music station. I have to admit I wish NAXOS had chosen more pieces of Glazunov from his Ballet Scenes, as it seemed they excluded some of the best "scenes," from the CD. Maybe my expectations were higher, but I'd say that is the only flaw on this nearly flawless CD.
Paganini: 24 Caprices, Op. 1
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • THE BEST CAPRICES EVER............... !
  • Ilya Kaler: Paganini Caprices
  • Hardly Stellar....
  • Superb Passion
  • OUTSTANDING!!!
 Paganini: 24 Caprices, Op. 1

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ASIN: B0000013WZ
Release Date: 1994-01-28

Tracks:

  1. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 1 In E Major
  2. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 2 In B Minor
  3. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 3 In E Minor
  4. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 4 In C Minor
  5. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 5 In A Minor
  6. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 6 In G Minor
  7. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 7 In A Minor
  8. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 8 In E Flat Major
  9. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 9 In E Major
  10. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 10 In G Minor
  11. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 11 In C Major
  12. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 12 In A Flat Major
  13. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 13 In B Flat Major
  14. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 14 In E Flat Major
  15. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 15 In E Minor
  16. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 16 In G Minor
  17. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 17 In E Flat Major
  18. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 18 In C Major
  19. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 19 In E Flat Major
  20. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 20 In D Major
  21. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 21 In A Major
  22. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 22 In F Major
  23. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 23 In E Flat Major
  24. Twenty - Four Caprices, Op. 1: No. 24 In A Minor

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars THE BEST CAPRICES EVER............... !.......2004-07-06

With this recording you don't ever need to listen to ANY other recordings of the Paganini Caprices, Unless Paganini himself. I have many recordings, including with some "legends" of the violin, but, Most of them are really OFF-KEY, but very near, that's irritating! On this recording if you even posess Perfect Pitch like Me, you won't listen to any note off-key. Perfection is here. And very Passionate also!

10 stars for this recording!

5 out of 5 stars Ilya Kaler: Paganini Caprices.......2004-04-24

Mr. Kaler plays Paganini like it should be played. Virtuosity, passion, showmanship, rich sound and a special touch of his own. This one of my favorite recordings of the Caprices.

3 out of 5 stars Hardly Stellar...........2000-07-22

Kaler's rendition of the Paganini Caprices is adequate at best. At times he sounds like a capable virtuoso; yet, he fails to deliver consistent performances. At his worst, he turns this music into directionless etudes, which in turn sounds very tiresome. I find it very difficult to actually listen straight through this recording without my mind wandering off somewhere. Aside from his lackluster interpretations, I also find Kaler's mediocre techniques irritating. Granted, the fact that he has recorded all 24 Caprices already makes him technically superior to many of his peers. Yet, compared to the greatest virtuosos who have recorded this music, Kaler lacks the needed polish to make this music come alive. For example, at the beginning of Caprice 14, I expected to hear smooth, silky double stops. Instead, Kaler's violin sounds rather raspy, as if he is forcing notes out of it. Also, Kaler does not play terribly in tune in the faster passages nor the high notes. Granted, we are talking about the Paganini Caprices here, and even the greatest players make mistakes. But, considering that this is a highly competitive field, Kaler really should strive for the top, not mere mediocrity. Therefore, I cannot warmly recommend this CD, despite the high praises from Penguin Guide and Gramophone. For a truly amazing recording of Paganini Caprice, try the Midori CD on Sony Classical. Other than its full price, the Midori CD is in every aspect superior to this Naxos CD.

5 out of 5 stars Superb Passion.......2000-02-28

Absolutely awesome. Many violinists have the technique and mechanical aptitude to play Paganini but only Kaler has breathed true passion and vibrant feeling into the performance. His playing sweeps the listener into a tangable three dimentional musical landscape. One can almost see the persperation on his brow and watch it fall from his hair as he pours himself into his art. Magnificent in all respects and highly recomended with no hesitation whatsoever.

5 out of 5 stars OUTSTANDING!!!.......1999-10-11

I own 10 different recordings of Paganini's 24 Caprices, and this one is the best. Kaler's tone and technique remains unsurpassed. Although Perlman's and Mintz's rank among the best, I would say that Kaler's tone puts him a step above. His technique is flawless and he doesn't sacrifice speed, explosiveness, and driving force like some of the other recordings do . . . like the famous Ricci recordings in particular. To anyone buying this for the first time, I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this recording over the others. This violinist is superb and tosses off these caprices like butter. His crystal clear technique, bright tone, explosive performance, and brilliant interpretation make this recording number one.
The Best of Paganini
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • sweet tone, bad recording
  • Excellent songs- bad player
  • Great "tunes"
  • great music
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ASIN: B0000014HV
Release Date: 1999-06-22

Tracks:

  1. Violin Concerto No. 2 in B minor, Op. 7: Rondo
  2. Centone di Sonate, Op. 64, No. 2: Adagio
  3. Centone di Sonate, Op. 64, No. 2: Rondoncino
  4. Grand Sonata: Romanza
  5. Grand Sonata: Andantino variato
  6. 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 1 in E major
  7. 24 Caprices, Op. 1-No. 5 in A minor
  8. 24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 9 in E major
  9. Violin Concerto No. 2 in B minor, Op. 7: Adagio
  10. Sonata Concertata in A major, Op. 61: Adagio assai espressivo
  11. Sonata Concertata in A major, Op. 61: -Randeau: Allegretto con brio scherzando
  12. 24 Caprices Op. 1: No. 13 in B flat major
  13. 24 Caprices Op. 1: No. 20 in D major
  14. 24 Caprices Op. 1: No. 24 in A minor
  15. Cantible in D major, Op. 17
  16. Violin Concerto No. 1 In D Major, Op. 6: Rondo: Allegro spirituoso

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars sweet tone, bad recording.......2000-02-26

NAXOS is good to discover new/younge artists, but it should also apply good techniques in the recording. If Ilya is playing in front of us, we will be easily moved, but the bad recording simply destroyed his performance

5 out of 5 stars Excellent songs- bad player.......1999-09-04

Two phrases- Paganini good, Ilya Kaler very, very bad. Worst violinist ever.

5 out of 5 stars Great "tunes".......1999-08-21

I agree with the above review. This is incredibly good music. The sonatas with violin and guitar are beautiful, and the caprices are certainly astounding. Everyone knows Paganini was an unmatched violinist, but he was also a great composer. This disc is a steal.

5 out of 5 stars great music.......1999-03-19

This is some of the sweetest music of all times. Fortunatelly for me, but sadly for the performers it's also very cheap.
Paganini: Violin Concertos No. 1, Op. 6 & No. 2, Op. 7
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Superb
  • Great recording, great price
 Paganini: Violin Concertos No. 1, Op. 6 & No. 2, Op. 7

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ASIN: B0000013VO
Release Date: 1994-01-28

Tracks:

  1. Violin Concerto No. 1 In D Major, Op. 6 (1817): Allegro maestoso
  2. Violin Concerto No. 1 In D Major, Op. 6 (1817): Adagio
  3. Violin Concerto No. 1 In D Major, Op. 6 (1817): Allegro spirituoso
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  5. Violin Concerto No. 2 In B Minor, Op. 7 (1826): Adagio
  6. Violin Concerto No. 2 In B Minor, Op. 7 (1826): Rondo

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Superb.......2005-12-19

I came across this recording by accident, convinced that Salvatore Accardo was the authority on Paganini. Hearing Kaler's recording was stunning. He truly captures the playfulness and lightness that Paganini intended, while maintaining a supersaturated, gorgeous tone. This is my top recommendation for Paganini.

5 out of 5 stars Great recording, great price.......2001-04-08

This is another great bargain release from Naxos. Both of the concertos are played wonderfully by Russian violinist Ilya Kaler whose performance is both excitingly virtuosic and musically beautiful. He is well backed by Gunzenhauser and the PNRSO, who beautifully shape the expositions to the opening movements and provide effective accompaniment throughout. The recording fully captures the delightul tone produced by both the soloist and orchestra. At only six dollars for sixty-five minutes of music, with a three star rating in the Penguin Guide (signifies an outstanding performance and recording in every way) and recommendation in the Gramophone guide, this is a no-brainer.
Ilya Kaler: Violin
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • What can i say?
  • Kaler, solo: II!
  • Great
 Ilya Kaler: Violin

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ASIN: B000001Z2G
Release Date: 1995-10-31

Tracks:

  1. Son, Op. 27 No.2: 1. Obsession
  2. Son, Op. 27 No.2: 2. Malinconia
  3. Son, Op. 27 No.2: 3. Danse Des Ombres
  4. Son, Op. 27 No.2: 4. Les Furies
  5. Son, Op. 31 No.1: 1. Segr Lebhafte Achtel
  6. Son, Op. 31 No.1: 2. Sehr Langsame Viertel
  7. Son, Op. 31 No.1: 3. Sehr Lebhafte Viertel
  8. Son, Op. 31 No.1: 4. Intermezzo, Lied: Ruhig Bewegte Achte
  9. Son, Op. 31 No.1: 5. Prestissimo
  10. Son, Op. 31 No.2: 1. Leicht Bewegte Viertel
  11. Son, Op. 31 No.2: 2. Ruhig Bewegte Achtel
  12. Son, Op. 31 No.2: 3. Gemachliche Viertel
  13. Son, Op. 31 No.2: 4. Funf Variationen Uber Das Lied
  14. Son, Op. 115: 1. Moderato
  15. Son, Op. 115: 2. Theme and Vars
  16. Son, Op. 115: 3. Con Brio
  17. Son No.5, Op. 32. No. 1: 1. Allegro Espressivo
  18. Son No.5, Op. 32. No. 1: 2. Allegro
  19. Partita : 1. Prld
  20. Partita : 2. Scherzo
  21. Partita : 3. Grave
  22. Partita : 4. Toccata
  23. Partita : 5. Postlude

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars What can i say?.......2006-07-10

Not being a trained musician i feel unqualified to comment on Ilya's playing. It sounds as masterful as is humanly possible, wanting in no aspect of Virtuosity.Ilya's playing is at all times brilliant and thoroughly satisfying to my untrained ears.Clarity, strength,facility with complexity are all in fully mature exhibition throughout this CD.I would not hesitate to recommend its purchase to anyone desiring Virtuoso Solo Violin listening.I can state without reservation it is a highly rewarding experience.

5 out of 5 stars Kaler, solo: II!.......2000-06-23

For those who enjoyed the experience of listening Kaler's recording of Paganini's Caprices, this CD is absolutely a must-buy.

Although a solo violin program is not material for wide audiences, this champion of all major violin competitions was able to put together some of the best modern representatives of this genre, with a rarely matched interpretation. Highly recommended!

5 out of 5 stars Great.......2000-03-27

Great recording of great not-known-enough scores
Brahms: Violin Sonatas
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • thank you mr Bramhs ...!
 Brahms: Violin Sonatas

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ASIN: B0000631AW
Release Date: 2002-04-16

Tracks:

  1. Vivace Ma Non Troppo
  2. Adagio
  3. Allegro Molto Moderato
  4. Allegro Amabile
  5. Andante Tranquillo - Vivace - Andante
  6. Allegretto Grazioso (Quasi Andante)
  7. Allegro
  8. Adagio
  9. Un Poco Presto E Con Sentimento
  10. Presto Agitato

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars thank you mr Bramhs ...!.......2005-05-31

Are you looking for a good cd at low price ?
Try it! Ilya Kaler is very good with just the romantic mood
this album need. ...and the price is friendly!
God bless you mr Brahms.
Brahms: Double Concerto, Op. 102; Schumann: Cello Concerto, Op. 129
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Very Enjoyable Concerti by Brahms & Schumann
 Brahms: Double Concerto, Op. 102; Schumann: Cello Concerto, Op. 129

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ASIN: B00000140T
Release Date: 1995-06-27

Tracks:

  1. Cello Concerto In A Minor, Op. 129: Nicht zu schnell
  2. Cello Concerto In A Minor, Op. 129: Langsam
  3. Cello Concerto In A Minor, Op. 129: Sehr lebhaft
  4. Double Concerto For Violin & Cello, Op. 102: Allegro
  5. Double Concerto For Violin & Cello, Op. 102: Andante
  6. Double Concerto For Violin & Cello, Op. 102: Vivace non troppo

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It's always a pleasant surprise when a budget label offers us performances as good as these. Ilya Kaler and Maria Kliegel blend in one of the best performances of the Brahms Concerto I've ever heard. They are both "big" enough for the music, which they play on a grand scale. But they also blend well and selflessly into an integrated performance with the strong orchestra and conductor. Brahms, that lover of chamber music, would have been delighted. Kliegel's Schumann Concerto is very romantic, with a lot of phrase bending, but she keeps within the bounds of good taste and again the orchestra provides strong collaboration. --Leslie Gerber

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5 out of 5 stars Very Enjoyable Concerti by Brahms & Schumann.......2007-04-24

What a nice coupling! Instead of putting Brahm's Double with Beethoven's Triple Concerto, like so many others, Naxos has nicely put together Schumann's beautiful Cello Concerto with the Brahms Op.102. Of course, most know of Johannes Brahm's fondness for the pianist, composer, and wife of Robert Schumann, that is, Clara Wieck (Schumann). First, the Schumann Concerto, which Robert referred to as a "Concert piece for cello with orchestral accompaniment", which was composed in 1850. It's first public performance was not given until 1860, four years after Schumann had passed. The soloist here in this recording is Maria Kliegel. She is well-balanced, with very good sound provided by the Naxos engineers. She receives fine support from the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland, conducted by Andrew Constantine. A perfect balance is achieved by the soloist and the orchestra, with excellent results. The Brahms Double Concerto was written about two years after his Fourth (and final) Symphony, in the year 1887. This is a very appealing performance recorded on this release. Once again, the cello soloist is Kliegel, with the violin played by Ilya Kaler. Both are well 'in-sync', with very good intonation. The difficult double-stopped chords played together by both players in the finale are exceptional and very clearly captured in this warm, full-bodied recording. The beautiful main melody in the Andante comes off wonderfully. Then, the finale is performed unhurriedly, but with wit and charm. At this great Naxos price, both of these works on this CD are highly recommended, competitive with most full-price versions available.
Shostakovich: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
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 Shostakovich: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2

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ASIN: B0000013YT
Release Date: 1997-08-05

Tracks:

  1. Violin Concerto No.1 In A Minor - Op.99: Nocturne
  2. Violin Concerto No.1 In A Minor - Op.99: Sherzo
  3. Violin Concerto No.1 In A Minor - Op.99: Passacaglia
  4. Violin Concerto No.1 In A Minor - Op.99: Burlesque
  5. Violin Concerto No. 2 in C Sharp Minor - Op.129: Moderato
  6. Adagio
  7. Adagio-Allegro

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At budget price, this is a highly recommendable coupling of Shostakovich's two violin concertos. As with the cello concertos, the First is far more popular than the Second, which is a pity because the Second Concerto is very different from the First, and no less worthy. Shostakovich wrote both of these works for David Oistrakh, and the brooding First Concerto was one of his "desk drawer" pieces. He put it aside until after Stalin's death when the subsequent cultural thaw made performance possible. The Second is a lighter, more carefree work, with a freer lyrical impulse. Kaler plays them both with enthusiasm and, where called for, probing interpretive insight. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Exemplary, insightful performances.......2004-02-12

Ilya Kaler's performances of these two wildly different but equally beautiful and dark concertos are just about flawless. While he is capable of imbuing his tone with a rich sonority, he is not afraid to sound slightly astringent when the occasion calls for it. His reading of the second concerto's powerful cadenza is a case in point: brilliantly phrased, ferociously executed and played with compelling conviction, it is a thrilling demonstration of Kaler's formidable skill. The first movement of the first concerto is also especially memorable, particularly because of the sensitivity and fervour with which Kaler controls the music's nocturnal tension. As a matter of fact, he plays both concertos with seemingly remarkable ease, though this is not to suggest that he scamps them. Far from it: his playing is unremittingly virtuosic and, at times, even poignant. When Shostakovich asks for briskness in a seemingly Mahlerian folk melody, Kayer delivers with infectious energy. Similarly, when anguished reflection is required, he plays with a focused sense of direction and despair. As far as I am concerned, his playing is almost second to none. Oistrakh is perhaps the only real contender, and he should be too, seeing as Shostakovich originally dedicated the second of these concertos to him. Furthermore, Naxos's sound recording is immaculate, though some might take issue with the fact that the violin is slightly too close-miked, a problem which many recordings of violin concertos have.

The only qualm I have is with the orchestra's occasionally perfunctory support. Though Antoni Wit is undoubtedly a great conductor, the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra is merely competent, lacking the technical flair and impact of world-class ensembles. Their playing is less convincing than it should be in some places- it could be more frenetic in some places and more full-blooded in others- but these shortcomings do not detract from these performances in any serious way. At the end of the day, this is a first-class Naxos release which receives my unreserved recommendation.

5 out of 5 stars The best version.......2001-12-29

Shostakovich is one of my favorite composers. I bought several CD versions of Shostakovich violin concerto No.1, such as those played by David Oistrakh, Vengerov, Sitkovetsky, and Ilya Kaler, as the solo violinist. Among those versions, my personal preference is Ilya Kaler's performance. To me, his interpretation is unique and more profound and touching than others. First of all, his playing has a superior quality of golden tone: bright, pure, smooth, and sharp. This golden tone quality fits this concerto wonderfully. Secondly, he let music speak by itself with his tempo and phrasing perfectly judged, which reveal his deep understanding of this music. I do not feel so convinced by other interpretations, which are often faster and thus lose some profound effect. This is most obvious in the third movement. Antoni Wit and PNSO did a great job in the performance. The sound is excellent and tempo is perfectly judged, giving Keler the best support. To me, this is the best performance of Shostakovich violin concerto No.1.

5 out of 5 stars Hidden Jewel.......2001-08-06

I have heard other recordings by Ilya Kaler. He is a hidden jewel and his violin playing is spectacular!! Just listen to his performance of the third movement(passacagia)of the Concerto No. 1 Op. 99 and you will be able to see. He plays with real passion and beauty. In my opinion, he is one of the greatest violinist alive and does not receive the credit that he deserves!! If you enjoyed this recording, I recommend Kaler's recording of the Paganini Caprices that is also on the Naxos label.

Just as a side note... I may be wrong but I believe that Kaler is the only violinist to ever win gold medal in all three violin competitions; the Paganini, Sibelius, and Tchaikovsky competion.

5 out of 5 stars Very Lively.......2001-07-04

As most of Shostakovich's pieces are, his violin Concertos are very lively. With tons of double stops, octaves, and other things that sound moderately odd from a violin, The first Violin Concerto seems to change between soft and loud; slow and fast. The second has less of that, but spends more time in the slow tempos. Ilya Kaler does a grand job, even though he is not as good as Isaac Stern or Itzhak Perlman. He plays everything almost perfectly, in fact, i have not yet found a mistake in his playing. Dont mind that it is played by the "Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, it sounds just great. Antoni Wit conducts it fine, though i have no other pieces played by any of the people that conduct or play on this CD. If you like these pieces, you should greatly consider looking into one of Shostakovich's Piano Concertos. Particularily his second one, which is in Fantasia 2000 and used to represent the Steadfast Tin soldair.

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