French Concertos

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This unusual collection, obviously compiled from two LPs, features Peter-Lukas Graf as flutist and conductor. All the music is charming and unimportant. Devienne, a French early classicist, must have been completely free of the madness that eventually claimed him when he wrote this lighthearted diversion. That description fits Ibert's piece just as well, despite its much later idiom. The Saint-Saëns Concerto has attracted most of the world's best- known cellists, but Claude Starck plays it very well and the orchestral support is unusually detailed. This is an entertaining disc, cleverly programmed with the cello piece between the two flute works. --Leslie Gerber

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Average customer rating: Mozart:: Horn Concertos 1 - 4 This needs to be the "other" recording Its worth it

Mozart: Horn Concertos Nos. 1-4 Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music French Horn | Brass | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bach: Brandenburg Concertos No. 1-4; Neville Marriner; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Baroque Trumpet Concertos Bach: Brandenburg Concertos No. 5 & 6/Orchestral Suite No. 1; Neville Marriner; Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Bach: Violin Concertos Mozart: Violin Concertos Nos. 1-3; Rondo, K. 373 ASIN: B00005RD9N Release Date: 2003-03-25

Tracks:

1. Hn Con No.1 in D, K.412: I. Rondo: Allegro
2. Hn Con No.1 in D, K.412: II. Allegro
3. Hn Con No.2 in E flat, K.417: I. Allegro Maestoso
4. Hn Con No.2 in E flat, K.417: II. Andante
5. Hn Con No.2 in E flat, K.417: III. Rondo
6. Hn Con No.3 in E flat, K.447: I. Allegro
7. Hn Con No.3 in E flat, K.447: II. Romanza: Larghetto
8. Hn Con No.3 in E flat, K.447: III. Allegro
9. Hn Con No.4 in E flat, K.495: I. Allegro Moderato
10. Hn Con No.4 in E flat, K.495: II. Romanza: Andante
11. Hn Con No.4 in E flat, K.495: III. Rondo: Allegro Vivace
12. Fragment in E flat, 494a
13. Rondo in E flat, K.371

Customer Reviews:

Mozart:: Horn Concertos 1 - 4.......2006-07-28

Exactly what we needed to prepare intermediate horn solo for competition.

This needs to be the "other" recording.......2005-05-31

As a music teacher and hornist who has performed all of the Mozart horn concertos at one time or another, I am probably more picky about recordings of these works than anything else. Everyone always upholds the Dennis Brain recordings as the best, and rightly so. Brain was the all-time master of the horn, period. The problem is that he died young and his Mozart recordings were made in the 1950s. Yes, the CD has been remastered and sounds quite good, but there's only so much a producer can do.

That's why one recording of these masterpieces simply will not do.

This CD by Barry Tuckwell most assuredly needs to be the "other" recording one has in their collection. Tuckwell with his gorgeous tone, fantastic range, and excellent lip trills is easily the best hornist in the past few decades. He plays each concerto with spirit and aggression in contrast to Brain's more controlled and leisurely interpretation. His cadenzas are more modern and showy yet maintain classical style and taste. The ASMF provides perfect, well-balanced accompaniment with, interestingly enough, a harpsicord playing basso continuo underneath the orchestra (a feature that may or may not have been used when Mozart first debuted these concertos).

Finally, the original recordings are modern enough that when digitally remastered, they sound clear as a bell.

So yes, buy the Brain recording, he is the best hornist of all time. But this recording by Tuckwell is marvellous and should be immediately added to one's collection. Both recordings are correct, both are beautiful, but both are different.

Therefore, both are needed.

Its worth it.......2003-05-27

I am impressed with the elegance of Barry Tuckwell's playing, combined with the conducting of world known conductor, Sir Marriner. As a beginner trumpeter, who also loves the french horn, I would recommend this cd for those who loves the french horn as much as I do.

Average customer rating: What Hath God Wrought? World class music I Wish Dennis Brain Had Been Born So That His Performing Powers Peaked in 1995 A Master Performs a Master Mozart: Horn Concert

Mozart: Horn Concertos Nos. 1-4 Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music French Horn | Brass | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Brain, Dennis | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Horn Concertos Brain Mozart: Violin Concertos Mozart - Clarinet Concerto & Oboe Concerto / Pay, Piguet, AAM, Hogwood Great Recordings Of The Century - Brahms: Violin Sonatas nos 1 - 3 / Perlman, Ashkenazy ASIN: B00000GCAD Release Date: 1999-01-12

Tracks:

1. Horn Concerto No.1 In D, K.412: Allegro
2. Horn Concerto No.1 In D, K.412: Rondo (Allegro)
3. Horn Concerto No.2 In E Flat, K.417: Allegro maestoso
4. Horn Concerto No.2 In E Flat, K.417: Andante
5. Horn Concerto No.2 In E Flat, K.417: Rondo
6. Horn Concerto No.3 In E Flat, K.447: Allegro
7. Horn Concerto No.3 In E Flat, K.447: Romance (Larghetto)
8. Horn Concerto No.3 In E Flat, K.447: Allegro
9. Horn Concerto No.4 In E Flat, K.495: Allegro moderato
10. Horn Concerto No.4 In E Flat, K.495: Romance (Andante)
11. Horn Concerto No.4 In E Flat, K.495: Rondo (Allegro vivace)
12. Quintet In E Flat For Piano And Wind K.452: Largo-Allegro moderato
13. Quintet In E Flat For Piano And Wind K.452: Larghetto
14. Quintet In E Flat For Piano And Wind K.452: Rondo (Allegro)

Customer Reviews:

What Hath God Wrought?.......2007-04-02

Well ...

If you're reading this, it's likely that you have already have already heard about Dennis Brain and in particular the famous passages where his rapid playing left a generation of listeners shaking their heads in astonishment.

This is how everyone first hears of him: a sort of circus act with lots of notes but without the great tone that distinguishes really good horn playing. This first impression is strengthened by stories about the strange, narrow-bore horn he played and by the sound of occasionally clipped staccato notes and a tight low range. As someone once said, "My faults, according to this calculation, are heavy indeed!"

But in Brain's case as well as in Fitzwilliam Darcy's, closer acquaintance reverses the impression altogether.

At odds with the idea of frenetic speed, Brain produces some of the most sensitive phrase shaping you'll find in any musical recordings. His effortless mastery gives many passages a relaxed feeling that suggests he is playing them a third lower than written. His recordings of hornists' two signature pieces -- Strauss's first horn concerto and Mozart's third -- are both gentler than any other recording in the catalogue. He plays the Mozart third at a surprisingly slow tempo and turns the first page of the Strauss, which most players muscle up on, into a lullaby.

In the middle and upper ranges, Brain's tone, while unobtrusive, is so full and pure that many people say they have a tendency to block out everything else and just listen to that sound. That may not seem an asset for ensemble playing, but his accompaniment playing was wonderful and his reliability a huge asset for his colleagues. The expectation of perfection became so other-worldly that, on the inevitable day when Brain finally flubbed a passage in rehearsal, the always mischievous Sir Thomas Beecham stopped the orchestra, put his baton down, and just said, "Thank God."

Brain's trills, lip trills in particular, are uniquely clear, and at the end of the day, yes, there is that fabulously rapid articulation that leaves listeners wondering whether they were dreaming what they just heard.

This playing all emanated from a personality that was apparently of the utmost simplicity and modesty. Alan Civil had the last word on this forty years ago in his remembrance of Brain on the jacket of "The Art of Dennis Brain" album (Seraphim 60040, if you can find it). Brain's early, accidental death strikes one the same way as Beethoven's deafness does: a hint that higher forces are at play.

No, this is not a review of Brain's Mozart. It is an invitation to begin an acquaintance. Dig in!

World class music.......2007-01-10

By far the best rendition of the Mozart Horn Concertos ever produced. David Brain must be the "El Supremo" of horn playing. An added bonus on this CD is the Quintet in E flat for piano and wind and with Colin Horsley as the pianist is an added treat for New Zealanders. A "MUST HAVE" for all lovers of Mozart.

I Wish Dennis Brain Had Been Born So That His Performing Powers Peaked in 1995.......2006-05-17

I purchased The LP in 1953 and proceeded to 'wear it out.' No, I have not yet thrown it out.

However, I have had the good fortune to find myself a resident of the San Francisco Peninsula since 1970 and, in time, have had the privilege to make the acquaintance of the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, who perform one of each of their annual subscription concert series locally here in Palo Alto.

In 1992 they recorded the Horn Concertos with Lowell Greer performing them on the natural (valveless) horn, the instrument which was in use at the time Mozart composed them. Given the temperamental nature of the the instrument, the recording is doubtless a composite of many 'takes.' It is also a breathtaking performance and is now my 'standard.' See:

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Take a moment to listen to some of the available tracks.

Form your own opinion.

A Master Performs a Master.......2005-08-20

I'm not much of a classical music reviewer. I've been exposed to a lot of music, but I tend to stick to favorite performances, so I don't have the depth needed to really be authoritative. Except perhaps for oboe, and that's because I grew up listening to John De Lancie and Marcel Tabuteau - and once you hear really good, you know what's what. This album is a similar case. Dennis Brain wasn't a 'good' French horn player, he was probably the best that there ever was or will be.

I've heard a lot of performance horn players. All you have to do to see what I mean is to wander through this website and pick off performances of the first movement of Horn Concerto No. 2 in E flat and you will discover that Brain never blurbles a note, and every attack in the Allegro Maestoso is pinpoint. He is technically and tonally perfect and couples that with a superb musical sensibility. It was one of the great musical tragedies that he died at the age of 36.

Something to keep in mind is that when Mozart wrote these works for his good friend (and cheesemonger) Joseph Leutgeb, the French horn was a very limited instrument. Many of the notes were reached by stopping the bell to some degree, which affected volume and intonation. Mozart wrote to take advantage of Leutgeb's expertise at this, and Dennis Brain chooses to maintain this effect rather than just play his modern instrument with no thought to the past.

These compositions cover a fair range of time. Number 2(K.417) is really the earliest (1783). And the incomplete No. 1 (K.412) is really the last (1791). The best though, in both my mind and Mozart's is the Quintet in E flat for piano & wind. Mozart was a master in using instrument groupings in novel and powerful fashion and this is no exception.

EMI has remastered this CD over their previous release, which enhances clarity, and makes it easier to hear Dennis Brain's considerable finesse. I own their first release and the difference in clarity makes it worth finding this edition. But even the duller production of the 1997 is enjoyable. It you want a good selection of Dennis Brain's work on one CD this is an excellent buy.

Mozart: Horn Concert.......2005-08-14

Great recordings of the century, and that is what it is.
Herbart von Karajan conducting, and Dennis Brain on horn tells it all; a wonderful rich music experience are waiting for you.
In my ears its probably one of the best recordings ever made of the horn concert. And even though its from the mid 50`s it comes in a wonderful remastered CD.
The CD comes with a very good booklet in English; telling the story behind the record.
I highly recommend this album

Average customer rating: Nice collection A world class collection! First chair players top notch in a top notch orchestra Must-have for CSO fans Absolutely fantastic

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Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Aperto
2. II. Andante Ma Non Troppo
3. III. Allegro
4. I. Allegro
5. II. Andante
6. III. Finale. Allegro
7. I. Allegro
8. II. Romance. Larghetto
9. III. Allegro
10. I. Lebhaft
11. II. Romanze. Ziemlich Langsam Doch Nicht Schleppend
12. III. Sehr Lebhaft

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro
2. II. Andante Ma Adagio
3. III. Rondo. Tempo De Menuetto
4. I. Allegro Moderato
5. II. Romanza. Andante Sostenuto
6. III. Finale - Rondo Alla Tedesca. Allegro
7. Prologue. Andante
8. Pastoral. Lento 'The Day's Grown Old'
9. Nocturne. Maestoso 'The Splendor Falls On Castle Walls'
10. Elegy. Andante Appassionato 'O Rose, Thou Art Sick'
11. Dirge. All Marcia Grave 'This Ae Nighte, Every Nighte'
12. Hymn. Presto E Leggiero 'Queen And Hantress, Chaste And Fair'
13. Sonnet. Adagio 'O Soft Embalmer Of The Still Midnight'
14. Epilogue. Andante
15. Bolero

Customer Reviews:

Nice collection .......2007-05-08

Great collection of concerti, some very familiar, some less so. Shortly after purchasing this double CD I had the chance to see the Chicago Symphony perform in Sarasota. Fun to see the principles at work on stage.

A world class collection!.......2006-11-16

It's not every day that you come across a recording that showcases as many elite calibur musicians as this collection does. Not only do you get some of the best names in the CSO, but you also get a tremendous diversity of musical genres to explore the viruosity. Being a horn player myself, I purchased the set for the Konzertstuck for four horns by Schumann. This single piece is worth the purchase of the 2 disk set all by itself. Describing this piece as a 'tour de force' would hardly do it justice, as horn players across the globe would agree. The fantastic four represented here certainly do not disappoint, masterfully executing the tremendous technical hurdles and extreme range requirements with flawless ease. Even though the technical demands are quite substantial, this group never loses sight of the phrasing, balance, and intonation, as can easily happen. Clevenger was most impressive in the Mozart horn concerto #3- an interpretation that I thought was extremely tasteful and pleasing. His command with changing not only of the dynamics of the piece, but also tonal colors to compliment this, is in my opinion unmatched. Adolph Hersith, what more can be said, a legend who played the Haydn to perfection. These are definitely the shining stars on the collection. Not to say the other selections were not outstandingly performed, but perhaps just fall out of the range of my preferred taste. While Jacobs played wonderfully, the tuba concerto was not to my liking as a matter of musical preference. The serenade for horn and tenor was even less appealing to me, and though the performers were stellar, I found the music to be difficult to follow, and repetitive in nature. Let's just call the entire second cd an adventure in specialties. Unless you happen to specialize in the particular instrument that is featured, you are unlikely to find these tracks as 'accessible' as the ones found on disk one. Between the bassoon concerto and Bolero, there is enough sleep aid for even the hard-core insomniac. Without the Konzertstuck, this rating would be a four, with it, it is a six!

First chair players top notch in a top notch orchestra.......2005-07-01

To be completely honest, this album did not interest me at first, even though I am the biggest CSO fan ever. The only reason I stumbled upon it was because I was browsing in a bad CD collection. All they had was generic, tripe recordings of most everything. Well, when I saw this I picked it up because I noticed it was under the DG label and because it had CSO recordings. I soon realized what I had been missing. This CD has probably the best recording ever of the Vaughn-Williams tuba concerto. Jacobs's mastery is held blatantly obvious in this recording, it is simply amazing and inspiring (even though I think his successor Gene Porkorny has a better sound). Another piece which caught my eye was the energetic Konzertstuck by Schumann. By itself the piece already speaks for itself. But, performed correctly, as it is here, the piece becomes heroic statement. The CSO horns play out boldly, without trepidation but alos without assaulting the ears. The sound is amazingly balanced between the four of them and they seem to be veritably unified in their playing, almost if one horn could double or triple stop( understandable?) instead of throwing 4 different players together and forcing them to compete. This is the CSO brass section that I know and love.

The real winner on this CD, however is the Bolero, conducted by Solti. The soloists are obviously all top notch. But espectially effective is the barely audible start with a simple side drum figure mingled with a flute to the deafening, exhilarating climax that closes the piece. If you're a brass person and you're looking for stereotypical Chicago brass, it's right here at the end. Good job Solti, and the CSO. Happy listening

Must-have for CSO fans.......2005-05-04

Recently I had an opportunity to meet with the legendary Bud Herseth, and I wanted a CD to get an autograph. But which one? The fabled archetype of the first trumpet, Herseth is on every recording the CSO made since he started in 1948 until he retired just a couple of years ago. If you want to get into an argument about who the best trumpet player who ever lived was, Herseth's name will center the argument, and the other contenders won't have been as well recorded. This CD turned out to be perfect, the Haydn concerto showcases his remarkable ability to be consistently perfect. I recommend this CD to classical music fans; Herseth, Clevenger, Still, Elliot and Jacobs are the best of the best in symphonic music, and these solo selections are truly magnificent. I recommend this CD especially to CSO fans, there are maybe a dozen symphonies at most in the same league as the CSO, and these principal chairs are one of the main reasons for the continued superiority of the symphony. I also recommend this CD to music students who play french horn, trumpet, tuba, oboe or bassoon. All musicians should strive for this level of magnificence, and though most will never reach this acme, the effort will bring you beyond the average. Lastly, I also recommend the CD to Solti fans, in spite of the fact that there are so many Solti recordings to choose from. You'll appreciate Solti's Bolero, it's my favorite Ravel recording. Oh by the way, I did get Herseth to sign the CD, he has a charming sense of humor and said "well, if I can remember how to spell my name." To which I replied: "Sir, it's printed on the CD."

Absolutely fantastic.......2004-04-14

As a horn player, I must unobjectively confess that there is something quite magical about the work of Dale Clevenger and the CSO horn section from the 70s and 80s.

Perhaps the predigital recording technology during this time
left a little to the listeners imagination. Perhaps the virtuosity and freshness of the performances was something truly
historic. Maybe it is just me.

The Britten Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings and the Schumann Konzertstueck recordings are absolutely my hands down favorites. I cannot listen to these without getting excited about horn playing again. And, having them on CD is great.

The other performances on the CD are also excellent - so this recording is by no means just for horn players!

Now, if DG would just rerelease the wonderful Schumann Symphony set that the Konzertstueck was originally on!

Average customer rating: The Value Far Exceeds the Cost Value Packed Concerto Set Great Set of Concertos Fine performances with superb accompaniments. Great de Peyers and Tuckwell performances

Mozart: Wind Concertos Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music French Horn | Brass | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Bassoon | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Clarinet | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Flute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cleveland Orchestra | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Mozart: The Great Serenades Mozart: Violin Concertos Mozart: The Complete Piano Trios Mozart: The Six String Quintets Mozart: The Great Piano Concertos, Vol. 1 ASIN: B000040OX6 Release Date: 2000-02-08

Tracks:

1. Clarinet Concerto In A Major, K622: I Allegro
2. Clarinet Concerto In A Major, K622: II Adagio
3. Clarinet Concerto In A Major, K622: III Rondo; Allegro
4. Flute Concerto No. 1 In G Major, K313 (285C): I Allegro maestoso
5. Flute Concerto No. 1 In G Major, K313 (285C): II Adagio non troppo
6. Flute Concerto No. 1 In G Major, K313 (285C): III Rondo: Tempo di menuetto
7. Oboe Concerto In C Major, K314: I Allegro aperto
8. Oboe Concerto In C Major, K314: II Adagio non troppo
9. Oboe Concerto In C Major, K314: III Rondo: Allegretto

Tracks:

1. Bassoon Concerto In B Flat Major, K191: I Allegro
2. Bassoon Concerto In B Flat Major, K191: II Andante ma adagio
3. Bassoon Concerto In B Flat Major, K191: III Rondo: Tempo di menuetto
4. Horn Concerto No. 1 In D Major, K412: I Allegro
5. Horn Concerto No. 1 In D Major, K412: II Rondo: Allegro
6. Horn Concerto No. 2 In E Flat Major, K417: I Allegro
7. Horn Concerto No. 2 In E Flat Major, K417: II Andante
8. Horn Concerto No. 2 In E Flat Major, K417: III Rondo: Allegro
9. Horn Concerto No. 3 In E Flat Major, K447: I Allegro
10. Horn Concerto No. 3 In E Flat Major, K447: II Romance: Larghetto
11. Horn Concerto No. 3 In E Flat Major, K447: III Allegro
12. Horn Concerto No. 4 In E Flat Major, K495: I Allegro maestoso
13. Horn Concerto No. 4 In E Flat Major, K495: II Romance: Andante cantabile
14. Horn Concerto No. 4 In E Flat Major, K495: III Rondo: Allegro vivace

Customer Reviews:

The Value Far Exceeds the Cost.......2005-06-28

Not only does this 2-CD set present a great set of pieces by Mozart, but the renditions given are among the best anywhere. Much good has been said about the performances of the clarinet and horn concertos, and rightly so. I must, however, being a flute player, comment on William Bennett's wonderful G Major concerto: you would be hard-pressed to find a more songful and intense recording. The bassoon concerto is the best I've heard, as is the oboe concerto. The horn concertos, though thoroughly enjoyable, are bested by James Sommerville. I would also recommend you compare the clarinet concerto here with Bohm's on DG, which is transcendent.

Value Packed Concerto Set.......2002-01-19

Outstanding value from this two-CD set. Highlighting this solid recording is a marvelous clarinet performance by de Peyer backed solidly by the London Symphony and what could be the best of the horn renderings of Mozart's Concertos by Tuckwell again with the London Symphony. The balance and mood here by their interpretation is excellent, with the strength and toning by de Peyer and Tuckwell superb.

These are ably supplemented by very able renditions of the oboe and bassoon concertos respectively by Mack and McGill with the Cleveland Orchestra.

One will not go astray by having this set in their collection.

Great Set of Concertos.......2001-03-19

This is a marvelous set of mozart's wind concertos. De Peyer is an incredible musician who executes the clarinet concerto with sheer brilliance. Elegant and refined, this is the only recording of this concerto you'll ever need. The flute and bassoon concertos are remarkable as well. John Mack is a wonderful player who shapes the most beautiful phrases in the oboe concerto, and puts a touch of elegance on every note he plays. Tuckwell is a notoriously excellent musician, and his interpretation of the horn concertos are certainly 1st-rate, with an accompaniment to match. These CD's are certainly an asset to any Mozart-lover.

Fine performances with superb accompaniments........2000-09-07

Both Barry Tuckwell on horn and Gervais de Peyer on clarinet are fine soloists who play their respective concertos beautifully. However, it is the suberb accompaniments by Peter Maag -- an extremely gifted Mozart conductor -- which provide the polish which makes this a 5-star set.

Great de Peyers and Tuckwell performances.......2000-04-04

The clarinet concerto played by de Peyer is undoubtedly the best recorded performance of this great concerto. The sound is absolutely beautiful and the interpretation is retrained but elegant to the extreme. The orchestra under Maag played precisely and stylishly. In spite of the age of this recording, the sonic quality is very fine. Tuckwell's performance is as fantastic as one would expect from the all time greatest horn player.

Average customer rating: Awesome French horn soloist Beautiful Passages From Hermann Baumann Clevenger-ok, Baumann-awesome Once again, I'm impressed! Good music, not-so-good quality

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Tracks:

1. Concerto For Horn And Orchestra No. 3 (1) In D Major, H VIId/3: Allegro
2. Concerto For Horn And Orchestra No. 3 (1) In D Major, H VIId/3: Adagio
3. Concerto For Horn And Orchestra No. 3 (1) In D Major, H VIId/3: Allegro
4. Concerto For Horn And Orchestra In E Major: Allegro
5. Concerto For Horn And Orchestra In E Major: Romance
6. Concerto For Horn And Orchestra In E Major: Rondeau: Allegro
7. Concerto For Horn And Orchestra In D Minor: Allegro Molto
8. Concerto For Horn And Orchestra In D Minor: Romanze
9. Concerto For Horn And Orchestra In D Minor: Rondo
10. Concerto For Horn And Orchestra No. 2 In E Flat Major, K. 417: Allegro Maestoso
11. Concerto For Horn And Orchestra No. 2 In E Flat Major, K. 417: Andante
12. Concerto For Horn And Orchestra No. 2 In E Flat Major, K. 417: Rondo
13. Concertino For Horn And Orchestra In D Major: Allegro Non Troppo

Customer Reviews:

Awesome French horn soloist.......2006-07-08

Anyone who knows anything about French horn soloists knows of the greats...Dennis Brain, Berry Tuckwell, Hans Pizka, and of course, Hermann Baumann. If you are a fan of the French horn, this is a must.

Beautiful Passages From Hermann Baumann.......2004-09-20

This is a beautiful CD largely featuring Hermann Baumann performing pieces by Hayden, Danzi, Rosetti, and Mozart. I admire the musicianship here, mostly from Baumann, but also noteworthy is the performance by Dale Clevenger on Haydn's Concertino for Horn and Orchestra in D major, the final track on the CD, and the only one digitally recorded. Although I think Baumann is probably the technically more proficient musician, Clevenger certainly acquits himself well, and the total lack of background noise on that track makes it an absolute pleasure to listen to. Another listener complained of excessive background noise and static, but fortunately I did not seem to have that problem on either of the systems I played it on.

I am particularly fond of the Mozart pieces presented here, although I prefer the recordings by Dennis Brain for technique. These are my favorite recordings of the Hayden and Rosetti pieces to date. This CD is an excellent value, and any serious listener will be sure to thrill to it.

Clevenger-ok, Baumann-awesome.......2003-02-25

Hermann Baumann is one of the greatest horn players ever and he shows why he has been given that honor on this cd. I don't think that there is recording of the Haydn concerto that even comes close to this masterful performance, even better than Tuckwell's. The cadenzas are absolutely awesome. I haven't listened to the Rosetti before but Baumann sounds excellent in this concerto as well. Clevenger plays ok on the Haydn but his articulation is a little sloppy. I'm a saxophone player but I can recognize true musicianship when I hear it and Baumann certainly is a brilliant musician. Highly recommended.

Once again, I'm impressed!.......2002-07-30

Hermann Baumann never ceases to amaze me, and this album is no exception. Flawless execution coupled with the highest sense of musicality make for quite an impressive display, especially with horn literature of this difficulty. Baumann rises like a colossus with this album- and if it hasn't already been said, the cadenzas are worth the price of the cd by themselves! For as long as I have been listening to horn music, I have never heard the beauty, clarity, and sweetness of tone in the clarino register as I heard with this album. The Haydn Concertino in D with Dale Clevenger was nicely executed, however my preference for this piece is in the Tuckwell recording for tempo and stylistic reasons. Cliche though it may be, this is a must have.

Good music, not-so-good quality.......2001-11-05

The music of this CD is stunningly well-done, with Hermann Baumann once again making recordings unchallenged in musical quality, making the most complicated horn parts seem effortless, the cadenzas in particular. However, the actual quality of the CD is somewhat "staticky". There's noticeable background static if played on the right (wrong?) speakers that other CDs don't produce. This CD would be perfect if the recording quality was better.

Average customer rating: Phenomenal recording of Russian Horn music Amazing Amazing

Russian Horn Concertos Manufacturer: Koch Schwann (Germ.) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gliere, Reinhold | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Divertimentos | Serenades & Divertimentos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music French Horn | Brass | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: R. Strauss: Horn Concertos Nos. 1 & 2; Duet Concertino; Serenade for Wind Brahms & Beethoven: Music for Horn Virtuoso Horn ASIN: B000001STL Release Date: 1995-01-24

Tracks:

1. Con Op.91 for Hn & Orch: I. Allegro
2. Con Op.91 for Hn & Orch: II. Andante
3. Con Op.91 for Hn & Orch: III. Moderato. Allegro vivace
4. Four Pieces for Hn & Pno: 1. Romace, Op.35, No.6
5. Four Pieces for Hn & Pno: 2. Valse triste, Op.35, No.7
6. Four Pieces for Hn & Pno: 3. Intermezzo, Op.35, No.11
7. Four Pieces for Hn & Pno: 4. Nocturne, Op.35, No.10
8. Reverie, Op.24: Andantino
9. Ser, Op.11, No.2: Allegro scherzando
10. Idyll: Andante
11. Conc Op.14, No.2, for Hn & Orch: I. Andante cantabile. Allegro moderato
12. Conc Op.14, No.2, for Hn & Orch: II. Andante
13. Conc Op.14, No.2, for Hn & Orch: III. Vivo

Customer Reviews:

Phenomenal recording of Russian Horn music.......2004-04-07

This CD opens with the Gliere Horn Concerto - this is the best recording available of this piece. Neunecker has musicality that is unparalleled in any other recordings available. The other tracks are also played incredibly. The music of Glazunov though not a concerto, is played with an orchestra and is beautiful to listen to. The smoothness of the horn is wonderful. You won't find that on any other recording. The exciting Shebalin Concerto concludes this CD, and if there are other reecordings, I can guarantee that this is the best one. Basically, the only issue I have is with the title of the CD since only six of the thirteen tracks are from concerti.

Amazing.......2003-07-25

This is easily one of the best recordings of the Gliere horn concerto ever made. Marie Luise Neunecker plays with passion and an amazing sound to match. She is not afraid to approach this piece in a new light, and the results are stunning. I am more in love with this recording than any other, including the very acclaimed Hermann Baumann. This is essential Gliere, and an essential addition to any horn player's library. I would reccomend this Gliere recording over any other, and I think after you hear it, you will easily understand why.

Amazing.......2003-07-25

This is easily one of the best recordings of the Gliere horn concerto ever made. Marie Luise Neunecker plays with passion and an amazing sound to match. She is not afraid to approach this piece in a new light, and the results are stunning. I am more in love with this recording than any other, including the very acclaimed Hermann Baumann. This is essential Gliere, and an essential addition to any horn player's library. I would reccomend this Gliere recording over any other, and I think after you hear it, you will easily understand why.

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Telemann: Trumpet Concertos (Complete) (Box Set) Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Telemann, Georg Philipp | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Telemann, Georg Philipp | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music French Horn | Brass | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Trumpet | Brass | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Brilliant Classics | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: François Couperin: Chamber Music (Complete) Telemann:Tafelmusik (Complete) (Box Set) Boccherini: Clavier Quintets (Complete) Telemann: Complete Overture, Vol. 1 Boccherini: Complete Guitar Quintets ASIN: B0008ENHVC Release Date: 2005-04-26

Average customer rating: Perfection! Odd compilation, but stunningly performed Captivating Concerto Masterpiece! Amazing solo talent A Spellbinding Recording Of Strauss' Lesser Known Wind Works

Strauss: Wind Concertos Manufacturer: Teldec ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concertinos | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music French Horn | Brass | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Oboe | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Barenboim, Daniel | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Chicago Principal: First Chair Soloist Play Famous Concertos Sound In Motion Mozart: Wind Concertos Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 Strauss: Orchestral Music from Stage Works ASIN: B000059TL6 Release Date: 2001-04-03

Tracks:

1. Hn Con No.1 in E flat, Op.11: Allegro - Dale Clevenger
2. Hn Con No.1 in E flat, Op.11: Andante - Dale Clevenger
3. Hn Con No.1 in E flat, Op.11: Allegro - Dale Clevenger
4. Duett-Concertino in F, AV 147: Allegro Moderato - Andante - Larry Combs/David McGill
5. Duett-Concertino in F, AV 147: Rondo: Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Larry Combs/David McGill
6. Con in D, AV 144: Allegro Moderato - Alex Klein
7. Con in D, AV 144: Andante - Alex Klein
8. Con in D, AV 144: Vivace - Alex Klein D
9. Andante in C, AV 86A - Dale Clevenger/Daniel Barenboim
10. Stimmungsbilder, Op.9: No.2 in A flat: An Einsamer Quelle - Daniel Barenboim
11. Stimmungsbilder, Op.9: No.4 in B: Traumerei - Daniel Barenboim

Amazon.com

This is an enchanting record. It presents several unfamiliar but beautiful works by Richard Strauss, and it showcases the principal wind players of the Chicago Symphony, who, not surprisingly, are fabulous. Moreover, they have the benefit of an equally fabulous backup band, and the hornist even gets to play a piece with the conductor, Daniel Barenboim, at the piano.

The program begins and ends with pieces Strauss wrote as a teenager, flanking two written late in his life. The former include an Andante for horn and piano--a love song reminiscent of Wagner--two dreamy, poetic piano pieces reminiscent of Liszt, and the popular first Horn Concerto, a bravura piece written for his horn-virtuoso father. Though Strauss was still finding his voice, this work no longer seems to lean on other composers and the orchestration is already masterful. The concerto is youthfully ardent and exuberant, its second movement very lyrical and a bit melancholy, the finale a brilliant hunting call. Like the other two, late concertos, it has three connected but strongly contrasting movements. The Duet-Concertino for clarinet and bassoon has an elusive quality, but the finale is delightful, the coda a Viennese waltz. The orchestration for strings and harp is rich and luscious, with several soloists who interact with the clarinet and bassoon.

The highlight is the Oboe Concerto. Serene and romantic, it has an ecstatic, gorgeous slow movement; a brilliant, florid, rhapsodic solo part full of inventive cadenzas; and rich orchestration for a small orchestra. The neglect of this work is inexplicable. Both late pieces are so haunted by echoes of all Strauss's earlier symphonic poems and operas as to invite a game of "Name That Tune's First Cousin!" --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

Perfection!.......2004-09-16

This is a recording worth listening to over and over again. The peerless playing of these CSO principals as well as the excellent conducting from Barenboim make this CD the best there is in this repetoire. The Oboist Mr. Klein is sadly no longer playing much anymore due to a rare case of focal dystonia...he is an incredible musician and this performance of the Oboe Concerto is absolutely flawless with superb range in the bass register as well.

Odd compilation, but stunningly performed.......2002-08-08

I orignially purchased this CD to hear Alex Klein's rendition of the oboe concerto, but was simply delighted by the mastery given to every one of the pieces on this disc.

Dale Clevenger's performance of the first horn concerto is outstaning. From the opening fanfare, he plays through it all with spirit, sensitivity, and beautiful phrasing--not letting us down in his stature as one of the most formidable American horn players in this half of the twentieth century. My one problem is that his tone is a bit thin, which may be simply a product of the American school of playing.

Perhaps the hightlight of this album is the Duett-concertino for clarinet, bassoon and strings. Not only is it an absolutely charming piece, it is beautifully played by Combs and McGill, who weave in and out of each other with a luscious tone and gorgeously silky phrasing.

As an oboist, Alex Klein has never failed to knock me backwards with his flying fingers, incredible breathing and unique musicality. This recording is simply frightening. The first movement is taken at its true "Allegro moderato" tempo, and the opening, restless fifty-seven bars are played entirely unflinchingly and absolutely beautifully...I don't know how he does it. The rest of the piece is played just as incredibly, and the last movement sparkles with gusto and virtuosity. All throughout the piece, Klein and the orchestra connect absolutely perfectly (listen to the clarinet in the first movement).

I don't particularly like the selection of the Andante for horn and piano and the two piano pieces at the end...they just don't seem to go very well with the full orchestral pieces before them. Sill, they are very nicely played, particularly the Träumerei from the last set.

Captivating Concerto Masterpiece!.......2002-03-30

From the opening Horn Concerto, this Straussian rendering of his wind compositions is simply put, exhilirating listening! I can't get enough of hearing it, and I propose that likely many of you music conisseurs will as well. Recorded by members of the famed Chicago Symphony, it is very well done.

This collection features five compositions, his Horn Concerto No. 1 in E flat major and a second horn piece, this a Andante for Horn and Piano. As Strauss' father was a renown horn player himself and young Richard was made to accompany him at home much on the piano, that these pieces were of special import to him.
Dale Clevenger provides the solo work here, done with richness of tone and gusto in phrasing. I become enchanted more with the Horn Concerto with each listening. A great opener to this strong CD.

Next comes my favorite piece, even though I am partial to oboe numbers. This delightful Duet-Concertino for Clarinet and Bassoon is magnificently rendered by Larry Combs and David McGill. It bubbles and percolates with brilliant exhanges between the two instruments. Seductive and subtle, with magnificent light string accompanyment, this truly has become my favorite piece.

The Oboe Concerto was inspired by a visiting American oboeist, John deLancie. Amazingly, deLancie of the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Orchestras, only played this piece once, at Interlochen, Michigan with Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra. It is demanding for the oboeist, requiring 57 solid measures without rest. Strauss reputedly recommended a mechanical breathing device for this, however, contemporary oboeists insist on overcoming the breathing issue with circular breathing. Here Alex Klein proves his rating as one of tops in the world with a brilliant sinuous and lovely expression. The gentle Adante finish with its subdivision of beats results in a brilliant finish.

A lover and collector of such Concertos, I am delighted to have discovered this one which has captivated my listening and will yours.

Amazing solo talent.......2001-08-17

I originally bought this CD simply for Alex Klein's version of the Strauss Oboe concerto, but found everything else to also be superb. Klein's performance is the best that is out there. His sound is absoultely gorgeous and unparalled by anyone. Matching this sound with his technical mastery, smooth and singing phrases, as well as full dynamic range makes him simply the best oboist around. His interpretation of Strauss's concerto is absolutely breath-taking. I can listen to it over and over again.

The Horn concerto is brilliantly done by Clevenger. His sound rings brilliantly true with the spirit of the instrument. A radiant interpretation of this jubilant concerto.

Combs, McGill, and Barenboim also do excellent work on this CD; however these are the pieces that I listen to less. Nonetheless, their talent shines through and make for stunning performances.

This CD is a prime example of the wealth of talent that the CSO has. Truly a must own CD.

A Spellbinding Recording Of Strauss' Lesser Known Wind Works.......2001-06-16

This is indeed an enchanting recording, showing a Classical side of Richard Strauss little known to most lovers of classical music. And these elegant pieces offer further proof that Barenboim is among our finest interpreters of Strauss' music; either at the podium or at the keyboard. Dale Clevenger, the principal of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra's horn section gives a brilliant, lyrical performance of the 1st Horn Concerto that easily conjurs up magnificient performances from the likes of Baumann and Brain. It is indeed a pity that the 2nd Horn Concerto wasn't recorded; instead we hear a great performance of the Oboe Concerto, with the Chicago Sympphony Orchestra's Principal Oboeist Alex Klein that is ravishingly beautiful. Once more Teldec engineers have produced a recording of highest sound quality. It should be regarded as yet another artistic triumph for Daniel Barenboim and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

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British Horn Concertos Manufacturer: Lyrita ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Arnold | Arnold, Malcolm | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music French Horn | Brass | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Arthur Benjamin: Overture to an Italian Comdey; Cotillon; North American Square Dance Suite Grace Williams: Sea Sketches; Fantasia; Carillons; Penillion Holst: Walt Whitman Overture; Suite de Ballet; Suite in E flat; Etc. Boult conducts John Ireland Finzi: Nocturne; Severn Rhapsody; Eclogue; etc ASIN: B000N8UVSK Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

1. I. Allegro Moderato-Cadenza
2. II. Adagio
3. III. Allegro Con Spirito, Quasi Presto
4. I. Con Energico
5. II. Andantino Grazioso
6. III. Vivace
7. I. Allegro, Non Troppo-Poco Tranquillo
8. II. Poco Lento E Serioso
9. III. Finale: Allegro Molto, Con Spirito
10. I. Con Moto-Tranquillo-Cadenza
11. II. Scherzo: Allegretto
12. III. Finale: Allegro Ritmico-Giocoso
13. Allegro (With Good Humour)-Lento (Very Tenderly)-Tempo I

Album Description

"Few horn players produce such a luscious sound as David Pyatt." -- Gramophone

In addition to his many radio broadcasts for the BBC, David Pyatt has recorded frequently and was named a Young Artist of the Year by Gramophone. Gordon Jacob's Horn Concerto is considered by some the best of the nineteen wind concertos of this prolific composer. Malcolm Arnold, one of Britain's most beloved composers, was a student of Jacob's, as was Ruth Gipps, both of whom are represented on this CD. York Bowen's Horn Concerto was premiered by the legendary hornist Dennis Brain in 1956.

Average customer rating: It doesn't get any better! A sweet-sounding remastering of these classics

Mozart: Horn Concertos 1-4; Quintet K 452 Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music French Horn | Brass | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Brain, Dennis | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Horn Concertos Brain Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli Vol. 2 [Germany] Strauss: Don Quixote; Schumann: Cello Concerto / Rostropovich, Karajan, et al Great Recordings Of The Century - Beethoven: Triple Concerto; Brahms: Double Concerto / Oistrakh, Rostropovich, Richter ASIN: B000BPN24U Release Date: 2006-01-10

Tracks:

1. Allegro
2. Rondo (Allegro) (K514, Arr. Submayr)
3. Allegro Maestoso
4. Andante
5. Rondo
6. Allegro
7. Romance (Largehtto)
8. Allegro
9. Allegro Moderato
10. Romance (Andante)
11. Rondo (Allegro Vivace)
12. Largo-Allegro Moderato - Dennis Brain Wind Ensemble
13. Larghetto - Dennis Brain Wind Ensemble
14. Rondo (Allegro) - Dennis Brain Wind Ensemble

Customer Reviews:

It doesn't get any better!.......2007-06-02

This recording is over 50 years, but Dennis Brain's performance is still the benchmark for Mozart's horn concertos. Brain was the complete master of a very difficult instrument. Pure magic!

A sweet-sounding remastering of these classics.......2006-09-02

Dennis Brain's universaly acclaimed Mozart horn concertos haven't been out of hte catalog for fifty years, but for the longest while the 1953 sonics were boxy and cramped. So it's good news that in this remastering Paul Baily has amde the orchestra and soloist sound sweet, even if the boxiness still remains. Brain's playing is uniquely supple and lyrical; future horn players like Barry Tuckwell brought more fire into their playing.

The Quintet for Piano and Winds K. 452 is also a fine performance. It dates from 1954. the only caveat is ot to mistake this reading, with Colin Horsley as the (very good) pianist, for another EMI recording, also with Dennis Brain on horn but with Walter gieseking as pianist. He was, of course, much more famous than Horsley, but the present recording is livelier in the first movement, where gieseking preferred the more usual slower tempo.

Track Listings:

1. Gitarrenquintette I
2. Herbert Baumann: Three Concertos
3. & His Contemporaries
4. Il Cimento Dell Armonia E Dell Inventione
5. International Folk Songs
6. Italian Guitar Music
7. J. Joachim Quantz: Trio Sonatas
8. La Boheme (Highlights) / Romeo & Juliet (Highlights)
9. La Cetra 1
10. Lachner: Nonet/Piano Quintet, Op.145

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Nolita/La Disparition [Import]

Stas #1,7,2 / Allegro Op.43 / Swan

That Travelin' Two-Beat/Sings the Great Country Hits

Music: Another Day in Paradise

Ssssh

Swamp Music, Vol. 6: Prend Donc Courage - Early Black & White Cajun [Import]

Toward Eternity/Fade to White

The Best of Johann Strauss

That's What I Like About the West [Box set] [Import]

Serralde

The Berlin Tapes

Stories at Dusk [Import]

The ABC Years and Lost Sessions [Import]

Rossini:Il Barbiere Di Siviglia

The Kendalls: 16 Greatest Hits