C. Graupner: "Die Kunst der Imitation" Triosonaten
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Album Description
Christoph Graupner (1683-1760) attended the Thomasschule in Leipzig, where his teacher, Johann Kuhnau, was Bach’s predecessor as cantor. Between 1730 and 1735, Graupner worked on a huge collection of not less than 5625 four-part canons on the same theme whereby he apparently hoped to penetrate the secrets of this most tightly-governed genre in music.
C. Graupner: "Die Kunst der Imitation" Triosonaten, Music, Johann Friedrich Fasch, Christoph Graupner, Johann Melchior Molter, Antichi Strumenti, Gerd Uwe Klein, Laura Toffetti, Chamber, Chamber Music, Chamber Music & Recitals, Classical, Classical Composers
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- Startling Discovery of First-Rate Baroque Harpsichord Music
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Graupner: Partitas for Harpsichord, Vol. 2
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ASIN: B0000942GH
Release Date: 2007-04-03 |
Tracks:
- Partita Ii En Do Mineur / In C Minor / In C-Moll (Gwv102) Partien Auf Das Clavie
- Partita Viii En Fa Majeur / In F Major / In F-Dur (Gwv 108) Partien Auf Das Clav
- Extraits De / Excerpts From / Aus Partita En Sol Majeur / In G Major / In G-Dur
- Extraits De / Excerpts From / Aus Partita En Re Mineur / In D Minor / In D-Moll
Customer Reviews:
Startling Discovery of First-Rate Baroque Harpsichord Music.......2003-10-01
The story of how the music on this disc and its immediate predecessor came to be recorded is one of some musicological excitement. Geneviève Soly, a harpsichordist from Montréal, took a year off from performing and went nosing around music libraries looking for music to play. At the Yale University library she found an old collection of eight partitas for harpsichord by Christoph Graupner (1683-1760) that had been published from manuscript in Darmstadt in 1918 and then promptly forgotten about. It happens that Graupner was so modest that he never allowed a portrait to be made and turned down the job that Bach eventually got in Leipzig because his then-employer, the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt asked him to do so; he spent the rest of his life in that job. He also instructed his family to burn his voluminous manuscripts upon his death but the City of Darmstadt, where he had been court composer for over fifty years, challenged this in the courts and, after a legal battle of almost 60 years, they won the rights to the manuscripts which have been preserved there. A small publication of Graupner works was made in the early 1900s but didn't attract much attention. And otherwise he was pretty well unknown in modern times. This recording , Volume II of a projected series that will comprise all these partitas, is a world première of what, I believe, is world-class music. [I am indebted to Barry Brenesal, who interviewed Ms. Soly for Fanfare recently, for much of this information.]
Clearly, as with his generation of composers--Bach, Handel, Telemann and Scarlatti; what a generations THAT was!--he was aware of stylistic trends throughout Europe. Indeed, if I had not known the provenance of these pieces I would have thought they were written by a French composer. Unlike the music that Bach or Handel wrote 'in the French style' (e.g. Bach's French Suites) where the French approach was grafted onto German procedures, Graupner's music 'sounds' French through and through.
On this disc we have Partita No. 2 in C minor and No. 8 in F major, as well as excerpts from a couple of other partitas. The various movements are give French titles. [Interestingly, Graupner's assimilation of French musical styles didn't extend to a grasp of the French language; he consistently misspells 'gigue' as 'gique,' and 'rigaudon' as 'rigoudon.' He also calls a sarabande a 'sarabante.' No matter, it's the music that counts.]
Like French music of the period there is much less use of strict counterpoint as in German music--although the 'gique' of the 8th partita is a terrific fugue--and consistent use of French dance forms. The Sarabande of Partita 8 is followed by four variations--shades of Handel's 'Harmonious Blacksmith'!--the last of which is a study in arpeggios. The melodic materials in these partitas is absolutely first-rate; there's not a dog among 'em. I kept going back to delicate Air of Partita 8, to the mournful Allemande of Partita 2 and the following Courante and Sarabante. The Gavotte en Rondeaux (band 19, one of the excerpted dances) is particularly choice. The gigue in C major (another of the excerpted dances) is virtuosic in the extreme and neatly played.
Ms Soly's playing is superlative. Since this is a collection of dance pieces it is important to note that her handling of the various rhythms is crisp and invigorating. A word must also be said about the harpsichord on which she is playing. There is a full-color picture of it on the back cover of the booklet and it is visually a real work of art, with delicate leaves and flowers, as well as a pastoral scene, painted on the soundboards (yes, there are two sound boards with a separate one for the 16' strings). The five-octave instrument, a modern (2002) copy by Hubbard and Broekman of a ca. 1730 double manual harpsichord by H. A. Haas, has a very pleasing and deeply rich tone and includes a variety of hand-stops (including a marvelous 'nasale') that allow a good deal of tonal variety. The recorded sound provided by Analekta is a model of clarity; there is little of the clangor so often heard in harpsichord recordings.
A wonderful recording of a wonderful performance of wonderful newly-discovered music. Heartiest recommendation.
TT=59:38
Scott Morrison
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Graupner: Partien GWV 103 & 150 (from Partitas for Harpsichord, Vol. 3); Februarius GWV 110
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ASIN: B0001AP1DU
Release Date: 2007-04-03 |
Tracks:
- Praeludium
- Allemande
- Courante
- Sarabande
- Menuet
- Aria
- Variation I
- Variation II
- Variation III
- Variation IV
- Variation V
- Variation VI
- Praeludium
- Allemande
- Courante
- Air
- Sarabande
- Air I - Air II (Musette, Nommee Autre), Alternativement
- Sommeille
- Menuet I - Menuet II (Nomme Autre), Alternativement
- Allemande
- Courante
- Sarabante (Sic)
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- Air (Rigaudon En Rondeau)
- Loure
- Menuet
- Chaconne
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- Enjoyable music of an unusual sort.
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ASIN: B0006OS5T8
Release Date: 2005-07-19 |
Tracks:
- Allegro
- Andante
- Variazione; Allegro
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- Adagio
- Allegretto
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- Presto
- Un Poco Allegro
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- Allegro Con Brio
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Enjoyable music of an unusual sort........2005-10-23
I purchased this CD on a whim because of the fun thought of hearing timpani as a solo instrument. You know, the sort of CD you anticipate listening to just once, except to share with others as a sort of joke?
But the CD has been a real delight with a lot of listenable music.
The opening and closing pieces are by Georg Druschetzky (apparently a famous timpanist of his time). Both are of a typical classical-period style with enjoyable melodies - especially the "Concerto per sei timpani", which even my fifteen year-old daughter agreed was "kinda catchy".
Of course the most fun comes during the various cadenzas (cadenzi?) throughout the CD, where you just grin at the whole idea. But again it comes off well.
My favorite tracks are #16 (Bouree), and #18 (Gigue), both of a baroque Sinfonia by a guy named Johann Chistroph Graupner. These are engaging dances by any standard. I found myself wondering if the Bouree was inspiration for some Wild West type Hollywood music? Surely this repertoire doesn't get out much -grin.
The orchestra, soloist, and recording all struck my ears of good quality as well. But the real joy was from hearing and enjoying a new ensemble. If that sort of thing excites you, you won't be disappointed by this CD.
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Christophe Graupner: Partitas for Harpsichord, Vol. 1
Manufacturer: Analekta
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ASIN: B000062YM2
Release Date: 2007-04-05 |
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- The CD I want to lend to everyone . . .
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- Aria 'A Che Riserbano I Cieli I Fulmini'
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- Aria 'Bramo, Insieme, E Morte E Vita'
- Aria 'Miei Genitori, Addio'
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Customer Reviews:
The CD I want to lend to everyone . . ........2004-04-27
. . . except that it's the CD I don't want to lend to anyone. As masterful and elegant as anything you'll ever hear, but also highly accessible (in fact I caught my 18-year-old definitely-not-a-baroque-fan brother whistling the first Zelenka aria -- rather spiritedly, too -- after just one incidental hearing). Tafelmusik's playing is a pleasure throughout, for its trademark freshness and immediacy -- I especially enjoy Vivaldi's "String Concerto in C Major" on this disk -- and the arias practically seem to be made for Matthew White. From the lively brilliance of Zelenka, to the gentle "Noli o cara te adorantis" from Vivaldi's "Juditha triumphans" (the words are actually kind of sinister, but could you really cut off the head of anyone who sang to you like this?), to the whole varied set from A. Scarlatti's "Cain" (for pure beauty, just listen to "Miei genitori, addio"), you can only increasingly admire White's unerring musical sense and command -- and of course that stunning, lovely voice.
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Graupner: Orchestral Works, Vol. 2
Manufacturer: MD&G Records
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ASIN: B0002TTX1G
Release Date: 2004-11-23 |
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- Ouverture
- Air
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- Menuet 1-4
- Marche
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- Largo - Allegro - Largo
- Allegro Moderato
- Largo
- Allegro
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- Tremendous achievement
- A Wonderful Finish to the Cycle of Bach Organ Works
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Bach: The Works for Organ, Vol. 17
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ASIN: B0006FMHJ6
Release Date: 2005-02-01 |
Tracks:
- Ricercare In 6 Voices (Organo Pleno)
- Prelude And Fughetta In F Major
- Prelude And Fughetta In F Major
- Fugue In B Flat Major
- Prelude And Fughetta In G Major
- Prelude And Fughetta In G Major
- Fugue In D Minor
- Fugue In A Minor
- I. Praludium
- II. Allemande
- III. Courante
- IV. Sarabande
- V. Double
- VI. Air
- Fugue In B Flat Major
- Fugue In E Minor
- Fantasia In C Minor
- Prelude In G Major
- Fantasia And Fugue In A Minor
- Fantasia And Fugue In A Minor
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- Fantasia In A Minor
- I. Arioso. Adagio. Coaxing By His Friends To Dissuade Him From His Journey.
- II. Picturing Of Various Calamities That Might Overtake Him In Foreign Parts.
- III. Adagiosissimo. A General Lamentation By His Friends.
- IV. Here Come His Friends (Realising That He Will Not Be Deterred) To Bid Their Farewell.
- V. Aria For The Posthorn. Allegro Poco.
- VI. Fugue In Imitation Of The Posthorn
- Ricercare In 3 Voices
- Ricercare In 6 Voices (Alternative Registration)
- Contrapunctus 1
- Contrapunctus 2
- Contrapunctus 3
- Contrapunctus 4
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- Contrapunctus 5
- Contrapunctus 6 In Stilo Francese
- Contrapunctus 7 Per Augmentationem Et Diminutionem
- Contrapunctus 8
- Contrapunctus 9 Alla Duodecima
- Contrapunctus 10 Alla Decima
- Contrapunctus 11
- Contrapunctus 12 Canon Alla Ottava
- Contrapunctus 13 Canon Alla Duodecima In Contrapunto Alla Quinta
- Contrapunctus 14 Canon Alla Decima Contrapunto Alla Terza
- Contrapunctus 15 Canon Per Augmentationem In Contrario Motu
- Contrapunctus 16 Rectus
- Contrapunctus 16 Invertus
- Contrapunctus 17 Rectus
- Contrapunctus 17 Invertus
- Contrapunctus 18 Fuga A 3 Soggetti (Fragment)
- Wenn Wir In Hochsten Noten Sein
Customer Reviews:
Tremendous achievement.......2005-08-12
The capstone to this heroic undertaking is one of the best, a Art of Fugue second to none. a marvelous Goldberg Variations, the three discs are a feast of music.
This whole project, a rarity in a world where it is not likely to see such effort, such effort not being guaranteed to make a profit, begins with a search for the perfect instrument, in a fine acoustical setting, with a genuine artist at the wheel, annd the whole thing engineered with care and most importantly, continuity. A series of recording made over a period of years risks being recorded in a spotty way.
Here, each disc sounds just as any other disc in the series which is to say, superb.
Bach wrote for the instrument of his time which we have come to know as the North German Baroque, of unequual temperament and with a strictly mechanical keyboard. Thus, these recordings give us authentic Bach in every way. Of Kevin Bowyers artistry nothing I can add here will make it gleam more.
So, here is the Master; each disc is a separate program with no attempt to make it sequential, a wonderful way to fill out each program. The first cut is the Toccata and fugue in D so, if you are like me, a trifle weary of it's inclusion on every organ collection since the dawn of organ recording, you can proceed to savor literally tons of great slabs of sound, bass to shake the walls, but with the most incredible winds, transparency with what the liner notes refer to as "gravity", a useful term that describes the organ, a Marcussen in St Johns Church in
Odense, Denmark. Bach esteemed the organs of Arp Schnitger and I think he would feel the same about this unpretentious three manual masterpiece in Odense.
This series marks the end of my personal collecting of Bach organ works, a task dating back to the 78's by artists like Biggs and Albert Schweitzer. At 78 years of age I think I have gotten as much mileage out of my ears as possible and to finish this way, with this release makes me feel a great debt to Nimbus for going the extra distance to make it all possible. They ran into financial trouble but had the integrity and dedication to follow through, a rarity in the recording industry today.
This set carries a hefty price tag. So does the Hope diamond and for the same reason, it is priceless.
A Wonderful Finish to the Cycle of Bach Organ Works.......2005-03-29
This is the last Volume of Kevin Bowyer's Recordings of the
Organ Works of Johann Sebastian Bach for Nimbus Records. Somehow
he has managed over Seventeen Volumes to consistanly maintain
a high standard for performing these works. Always using good
taste in his choices of registers and what pieces to put together
in the Volumes. Nimbus Records has as always provided the best
possible sound for these recordings. In this final Volume
Mr. Bowyer brings us one of the finest performances of "The Art
of Fugue" on the organ that has been heard since Helmut Walcha's
impressive recording. Many other works associated with the
keyboard are heard on the organ to good effect some people will
feel that Mr. Bowyer has done a lot of borrowing of "keyboard"
works to fill out the set, but I feel that Bach would not mind if
some of them were performed on an organ. I hope that someday soon
Nimbus Records will be able to release the entire 17 Volume
series as a boxed set. Granted it will be 29 CD's but then they
are all worth it. I do not think this set of recordings will see
an equal anytime soon.
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C. Graupner: "Die Kunst der Imitation" Triosonaten
Manufacturer: Stradivarius
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ASIN: B0002T2Q9W
Release Date: 2004-09-07 |
Tracks:
- I. Trio A 2 Violini E Cembalo In C Minor
- II. Trio A 2 Violini E Cembalo In C Minor
- III. Trio A 2 Violini E Cembalo In C Minor
- Kanon Zu 4 Stimmen
- I. Sonata: Canon A 2 Violini E Cembalo D-Moll
- II. Sonata: Canon A 2 Violini E Cembalo D-Moll
- III. Sonata: Canon A 2 Violini E Cembalo D-Moll
- IV. Sonata: Canon A 2 Violini E Cembalo D-Moll
- Kanon Zu 3 Stimmen
- I. Trio A 2 Violini E Cembalo E-Dur
- II. Trio A 2 Violini E Cembalo E-Dur
- III. Trio A 2 Violini E Cembalo E-Dur
- IV. Trio A 2 Violini E Cembalo E-Dur
- Kanon Zu 2 Stimmen
- Canon All' Unisono A 2 Violini, Violoncello E Cembalo F-Dur
- II. Canon All' Unisono A 2 Violini, Violoncello E Cembalo F-Dur
- III. Canon All' Unisono A 2 Violini, Violoncello E Cembalo F-Dur
- IV. Canon All' Unisono A 2 Violini, Violoncello E Cembalo F-Dur
- Kanon Zu 2 Stimmem
- I. Trio A 2 Violini E Cembalo G-Moll
- II. Trio A 2 Violini E Cembalo G-Moll
- III. Trio A 2 Violini E Cembalo G-Moll
- IV. Trio A 2 Violini E Cembalo G-Moll
- Kanon Zu 3 Stimmen
- I. Canon. Sonata A 3 2 Violini E Cembalo A-Dur
- II. Canon. Sonata A 3 2 Violini E Cembalo A-Dur
- III. Canon. Sonata A 3 2 Violini E Cembalo A-Dur
- Kanon Zu 4 Stimmen
- Trio A 2 Violini E Cembalo D D-Dur
- II. Trio A 2 Violini E Cembalo D D-Dur
- III. Trio A 2 Violini E Cembalo D D-Dur
- IV. Trio A 2 Violini E Cembalo D D-Dur
Album Description
Christoph Graupner (1683-1760) attended the Thomasschule in Leipzig, where his teacher, Johann Kuhnau, was Bach's predecessor as cantor. Between 1730 and 1735, Graupner worked on a huge collection of not less than 5625 four-part canons on the same theme whereby he apparently hoped to penetrate the secrets of this most tightly-governed genre in music.
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Graupner: Music for Chalumeau /Graupner Ensemble * Bettens
Christoph Graupner , Igor Bettens , Graupner Ensemble , Gilles Thome , Trudy der Wulp , and Laura Johnson
Manufacturer: Rene Gailly
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Baroque (c.1600-1750)
| Historical Periods
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Chamber Music
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
ASIN: B0000044ZG
Release Date: 1997-01-21 |
Average customer rating:
- Puzzled
- Daniel Smith needs a few more bassoon lessons.
- technique but no class
- Charmed by the Cinderella of Instruments
- An Outstanding Performance
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5 Bassoon Concertos
Manufacturer: Asv Living Era
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
Bach, Johann Christian
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| Featured Composers, A-Z
| Classical
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All Works by Vivaldi
| Vivaldi, Antonio
| ( V )
| Featured Composers, A-Z
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Concertos
| Forms & Genres
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Baroque (c.1600-1750)
| Historical Periods
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Classical (c.1770-1830)
| Historical Periods
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
Bassoon
| Reeds & Winds
| Instruments
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
General
| Classical
| Styles
| Music
ASIN: B000001HPM
Release Date: 1996-09-24 |
Tracks:
- Concerto No.4 In B Flat For Bassoon And Orchestra: Concerto No. 4 in B Flat fo bassoon and orchestra: Con spirito
- Concerto No.4 In B Flat For Bassoon And Orchestra: Concerto No. 4 in B Flat fo bassoon and orchestra: Allegro
- Concerto No.4 In B Flat For Bassoon And Orchestra: Concerto No. 4 in B Flat fo bassoon and orchestra: Siciliana
- Concerto No.4 In B Flat For Bassoon And Orchestra: Concerto No. 4 in B Flat fo bassoon and orchestra: Minuet (Allegro)
- Concerto No.4 In B Flat For Bassoon And Orchestra: Concerto No. 4 in B Flat fo bassoon and orchestra: Giavotta
- No. 26 In C. RV479 For Bassoon And Strings: Concerto No. 26 in c, RV479 for bassoon and strings: Allegro
- No. 26 In C. RV479 For Bassoon And Strings: Concerto No. 26 in c, RV479 for bassoon and strings: Largo
- No. 26 In C. RV479 For Bassoon And Strings: Concerto No. 26 in c, RV479 for bassoon and strings: Allegro
- Concerto In A Minor For Bassoon And Orchestra: Concerto in A Minor for bassoon and orchetra: Allegro con spirito
- Concerto In A Minor For Bassoon And Orchestra: Concerto in A Minor for bassoon and orchetra: Grave
- Concerto In A Minor For Bassoon And Orchestra: Concerto in A Minor for bassoon and orchetra: Allegro di molto
- Concerto In G For Bassoon, Strings And Orchestra: Concerto in G for bassoon, strings, and continuo: Allegro
- Concerto In G For Bassoon, Strings And Orchestra: Concerto in G for bassoon, strings, and continuo: Largo
- Concerto In G For Bassoon, Strings And Orchestra: Concerto in G for bassoon, strings, and continuo: Allegro
- Concerto In B Flat For Bassoon And Orchestra: Concerto in B Flat for bassoon and orchestra: Allegro
- Concerto In B Flat For Bassoon And Orchestra: Concerto in B Flat for bassoon and orchestra: Adagio
- Concerto In B Flat For Bassoon And Orchestra: Concerto in B Flat for bassoon and orchestra: Presto
Customer Reviews:
Puzzled.......2006-01-06
I have to say, Daniel Smith's playing is anything but mellifluous. As a bassoon student I find listening to this recording both cringe-worthy and uninspiring. Having heard the magnificent Klaus Thunemann play Vivaldi's concertos with superior virtuosity, I'm inevitably going to compare him with Smith - and they don't compare. Smith's opening statement in the C major Concerto is vague and unconvincing. His intonation is variable and his technique is lacking in... well, technique. Baroque music demands a specific type of rhetoric and there is no evidence of his attention to this detail. It's disappointing, after reading the track list which promises to amuse, to be met by a type of playing that holds you at arms length. It appears that I am genuinely failing to recognise his appeal. If I can offer alternatives - Dag Jensen and Klaus Thunemann.
Daniel Smith needs a few more bassoon lessons........2002-04-12
I have to give Daniel Smith some credit -- he does a good job of exploring and recording bassoon repertoire that isn't heard or played very often.
Unfortunately, my kudos for the Smith discography end there. Speaking as a bassoonist, I don't think Mr. Smith is an absolutely rotten player (there are far worse bassoon recordings out there, BELIEVE ME). But, to be honest, his playing is noticeably plagued by some significant problems. His intonation is all over the place, and he's got some real issues with articulation -- in stickier passages, his tongue and his fingers often refuse to agree with one another. You can really hear the deficiencies in his technique when he encounters difficult runs -- he tends to "noodle" through them without really hitting all the notes. On top of all that, I really don't hear any phrasing or emotion in his playing. That said, I must confess that the proliferation of Daniel Smith recordings really is puzzling to me. I have no desire to be mean and trash his playing altogether, but I have to say that he just doesn't measure up to the high standard of a serious recording artist.
If Daniel Smith's recordings serve to introduce people to some interesting bassoon repertoire, that's great. But I encourage people to check out recordings of the great orchestral bassoonists who have been on the scene in recent years (I'm partial to David McGill and Bernie Garfield, myself). That may help people to understand why so many trained bassoonists have such strong opinions about Daniel Smith.
technique but no class.......2001-12-10
While technically Daniel Smith is a good bassoonist, his playing lacks musicality. Additionally, I find his tone harsh to the ear, and it lacks the refinement that better bassoonists have. The bassoon is a magnificent solo instrument, and I strongly recommend the solo playing by Milan Turkovic, Otto Eifert, or Klaus Thunneman over that of Smith, if you are looking to learn more about the bassoon's solo repertoire. While there are many solo bassoonists out there, the key is finding one who has the technique, musicalness, and darker tone quality that all bassoonists, myself included, strive for. Unfortunately, Smith does not belong in this elite few.
Charmed by the Cinderella of Instruments.......2000-02-21
I first ran across this disc because I heard some tracks from it on the radio -- the J.C. Bach concerto to be precise. What struck me most was the mellow, warm sound of the solo instrument. Except for an aria by Mozart in La CLemenza di Tito and the bassoon concerto that Mozart wrote, I have always thought of the bassoon as a non-solo, support instrument. The concertos on this disc and the playing of Daniel Smith convinced me otherwise. In fact, I have sought out and bought just about everything Smith has recorded. He is not only tireless in recording this repertory, he is a superlative advocate for his instrument. To my ears his musicianship is exceptional and he and the forces on this disc are strong advocates for some music that is not that often heard. Hargrave, Graupner and Hertel were all new to me and the disc has given me hours of peaceful,soothing pleasure. I recommend it very highly -- 5 stars for the performances by Smith with the ECO and Ledger; and 4 for music that may be of the second rank but is certainly not second rate.
An Outstanding Performance.......2000-02-17
I am a musician and an enthusiast of classical music. In this performance, Daniel Smith's bassoon virtuosity is reflected through extraordinary style and technique, and beautiful, melliflous sound. Listening to this performance is like taking a magical musical voyage. I highly recommend it.
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- Concertos for Piano & Orchestra
- D. CIMAROSA : Missa pro Defunctis - Deauville, 2002 - J. Rhorer
- Debussy: Pelleas Et Melisande [Import]
- Debussy: Préludes L117; Images inedites, L. 87
- Debussy: Preludes I & II, Images I & II [Import]
- Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No 08, Op 65
- Drumtalker
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