Henryk Wieniawski: Virtuoso Showpieces

1. Polonaise de concert (No. 1) in D major for violin & orchestra, Op. 4
Composed by Henryk Wieniawski
with Joanna Gruenberg , Ruggiero Ricci

2. Mazurkas (2) for violin & piano, Op. 19 Obertass Mazurka
Composed by Henryk Wieniawski
with Joanna Gruenberg , Ruggiero Ricci

3. Scherzo-tarantelle in G minor for violin & piano, Op. 16
Composed by Henryk Wieniawski
with Joanna Gruenberg , Ruggiero Ricci

4. Kujawiak in C major for violin & piano
Composed by Henryk Wieniawski
with Joanna Gruenberg , Ruggiero Ricci

5. Capriccio-valse in E major for violin & piano, Op. 7
Composed by Henryk Wieniawski
with Joanna Gruenberg , Ruggiero Ricci

6. Légende in G minor for violin & orchestra, Op. 17
Composed by Henryk Wieniawski
with Joanna Gruenberg , Ruggiero Ricci

7. Polonaise brillante (No. 2) in A major for violin & orchestra, Op. 21
Composed by Henryk Wieniawski
with Joanna Gruenberg , Ruggiero Ricci

8. Souvenir de Moscou for violin & piano, Op. 6
Composed by Henryk Wieniawski
with Joanna Gruenberg , Ruggiero Ricci

9. Variations on an Original Theme for violin & piano, Op. 15
Composed by Henryk Wieniawski
with Joanna Gruenberg , Ruggiero Ricci

Tracks:

Variations on an original theme, Op.15
Romance, Op.78, No.2
Mazurka, Op.81, No.1
Hungarian Dance No.1 in G minor-Transcr. Joseph Joachim
Cantabile, Op.17
Scherzo-Tarantelle, Op.16
Nigun (Improvisation)
Perpetuum mobile
The Prophet Bird
Spanish Dance No.1
Waves at play (Wellenspiel)
Carmen Fantasy, Op.25 - Arr. Waxman

Tracks:

Praeludium and Allegro
Schosmarin
Tambourin chinois
Caprice viennois op.2
La Preuse (in the style of Louis Couperin)
Liebesfreud
Liebesleid
La Gitana
Berceuse Romantique (Caprice)
Polichinelle (Snade)
Rondino on a Theme by Beethoven
Tempo di menuetto (in the style of Pugnani)
Toy Soldiers' March
Allegretto (in the style of Boccherini)
Marche miniature viennoise
Aucassin and Nicolette (canzonetta medievale)
Menuet (in the style of Porpora)
Sicilienne and Rigaudon (in the style of Francois Francoeur)
Syncopation

Customer Reviews:

beautiful ,beautiful.......2007-05-27

I am not a music critic nor do I "know" much about music but if you love lovely violin music you will love this.

Great Recording.......2007-01-04

The Kreisler pieces are played exceptionally well. The one disc alone is worth the price of the double disc collection. Great playing.

Tutta bravura: Virtuoso Showpieces for Violin and Piano

Average customer rating:

A Must for Any Violin Music lover
I Cannot Ignore My Ears
I Cannot Ignore My Ears

Tutta bravura: Virtuoso Showpieces for Violin and Piano

Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00000HZOD
Release Date: 1999-02-02

Tracks:

Paisiello's La Molinara: Variations On The Theme 'Nel cor piu non mi sento'
Souvenir d'un lieu cher Op. 42: Melody In E-Flat
Scherzo fantastique In G Major Op. 25: La Ronde des lutins (The Goblins' rondo)
Polonaise brillante No. 1 In D Major Op. 4
Caprice No. 24
Rossini's Mose: Introduction And Variations On 'Dal tuo stellato soglio'
Variations On An Original Theme Op. 15
Zapateado Op. 23, No. 2
Estrellita
Waltz-Scherzo In C Major Op. 34
Der Erlkonig, Grand Caprice Op. 26

Amazon.com

This program is an exercise in pure virtuosity, and it is breathtaking. It includes some of the most horrendously difficult showpieces in the repertoire, containing every imaginable--and some unimaginable--violinistic effects, such as simultaneous left-hand plucking and bowing, harmonics and double harmonics, double and triple stops, to say nothing of runs across the whole fingerboard at top speed. The violin seems to be called upon to do everything but turn somersaults. Especially stunning are two unaccompanied pieces: a set of variations by Paganini and Ernst's paraphrase of Schubert's song "Der Erlkönig," which Repin himself calls the technically most demanding violin piece ever written, as well as Paganini's Moses Fantasy, played entirely on the G string, tuned two notes up for greater brilliance. Repin performs all these acrobatics with an effortless ease that must be heard to be believed, playing with flair, perfect timing, and incomparable charm. Most amazing, he actually makes them sound like music and seems to be having fun besides. His tone is pure, beautiful, expressively inflected, and--though many of the pieces are of questionable musical value--his elegance keeps them from sounding cheap or corny. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

A Must for Any Violin Music lover.......2004-07-10

This is truly an excellent CD, a must for any violin music lover. If you are learning the violin, you may feel that you still have a very long way to go; but because of Repin's inspiration, you know it is not impossible. The sound quality is also excellent. Any violin music lover will regret for not having listened to this one.

I Cannot Ignore My Ears.......2000-06-27

I am in accord with the Grammophone review of the album of violin delicacies performed by young and burgeoning Russian soloist, Vadim Repin. All in all, I cannot add anything in positive to a review that was so complete. His rawness is appealing. His phrasing tasteful and even refreshing. A violinists, violinist. Yet I have a problem. Intonational problems are evident all throughout the album. It may have been the recording style that was used, or some tweaking or lack thereof in the studio that had altered some intonation. Or then again, I could be going tone deaf. Specifically on the Zapateado track, he is missing a lot of harmonics and the arpeggio's are a bit sloppy. Sustained notes tail off in artistic phrasing, but lack intonational stability. An old violin teacher of mine once said, "never stop listening to what you are playing." I am wondering if Repin or the engineers at ERATO were really listening to the final tracks?

I Cannot Ignore My Ears.......2000-06-27