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Barber: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 14/Korngold: Much Ado about Nothing Suite Op. 11

Samuel Barber , Erich Wolfgang Korngold , André Previn , London Symphony Orchestra , Gil Shaham Audio CD
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  • Performer: André Previn, Gil Shaham
  • Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
  • Conductor: André Previn
  • Composer: Samuel Barber, Erich Wolfgang Korngold
  • Audio CD (August 16, 1994)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Deutsche Grammophon
  • ASIN: B000001GLX
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Music
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,372 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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There have been so many great recordings of all of the important masterpieces that critics and listeners are often justified in thinking that there's no point in recording them yet again. Then along comes a recording like this one, which revives one's faith in the future of classical music. Gil Shaham is competing with classic performances by Isaac Stern in the Barber, and Jascha Heifetz in the Korngold. And he's as good as either of them, not to mention far more impressively recorded. In particular, the Korngold Concerto--a masterpiece just now coming into its own--has never sounded so resplendent. What a great disc! --David Hurwitz

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CD Gil Shaham/London Symphony Orchestra

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth its price and more December 3, 1999
Format:Audio CD
Gil Shaham's rendition of this American classic only serves to strengthen his position as one of the very best violinists playing today. Actually, that's not all this recording does; it also captures this concerto more breathtakingly played than I've ever heard, thus rendering a great service to listeners everywhere. Although there are many, many recordnings of this great piece, this is the one I would choose, for Shaham's flawless playing, fullness of tone and sensitivity, as well as the moving and thrilling orchestral performance. The Korngold is a pleasant, enjoyable and good-humored piece, with a ravishing opening and a rollicking finale, again with first-rate performances from all involved. I personally found the Much Ado Suite more interesting; an intimate gem of a work.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The best modern recording of these two concertos! July 21, 2002
Format:Audio CD
This is one excellent performance. Shaham's playing is both big and full of bite at times, and then restrained at other times. I
think overall, it is Shaham and Previn's feeling and observance for the dynamics of these concertos which helps make this such an excellent recording.

In the Barber I have seldom heard the second movement played with such a long sustained legato, nor have I ever heard the third movement with better dynamics and emphasis from the soloist. I have heard it played much faster, although much to the detriment of the music usually.

The first movement of the Korngold concerto is played a little slower than I am used to it, but still mainains it's tenseness in large part due to Shaham's performance. The second movement is pensive and nostalgic, and the third has just the right childish playfulness.

Andre Previn, always noted as a most exempliary accompanist, is always right there supporting his soloist, and the LSO offers him it's usual fine support.

Topping it all off is DGG's incredible sound engineering. Those bass fiddle pizzicatos in the second movement of the Barber are right there in your living room. And the balance of the soloist and the orchestra is simply the best in both concertos.

The "Much Ado About Nothing" suite is actually the piano/violin version. When the play was extended in 1920, and the chamber orchestra Korngold hired wasn't available anymore, he re-scored his music for piano and violin, Korngold playing the piano part. I had never heard this version before until this CD. Previn adds immensely to this duo with his impeccable piano playing.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive performance of the Barber concerto March 9, 2000
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Plain and simple, this is THE recording to own of the Barber violin concerto. I have seen this piece performed live, and have heard many versions on disc, but none of them come close to the version of Gil Shaham with the London Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Andre Previn. I recently saw Gil Shaham in concert and let me tell you his playing is no fluke. He is one of classical music's true superstars. His tone is brilliant, his bowing is impeccable, and he plays with sincere emotion and passion. While the first two movements are lyrical and don't pose many problems for soloists, the third movement is a mindscrambler and gives even the most talented of violinists a good workout. Shaham renders the fiery score as if it were a children's tune! Shaham's virtuosity is only half the pleasure though, the London Symphony under the direction of Andre Previn is equally inspired. In addition to Shaham's performance being the best of the solo part, the LSO's performance is the finest orchestral performance I've heard of this piece too. Not only are the performances tight, but the sound is impeccable. I believe the Barber Violin Concerto to be the best piece of classical music ever written by an American, and it is a joy that such a wonderful recording is available. Shaham had to push Deutsche Grammaphon to let him record these concertos...its a good thing they finally capitulated! Even without the Korngold Concerto(which is a fantastic piece) this album is worth every penny. I really don't like going on and on about an album, but this is truly one of the finest recordings I've ever heard.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars "John Williams" Does Barber and Korngold-- Star Wars Rules!!
This is a very enjoyable CD. No question. But to the savvy listener, clued into the musical memes that entertain elite performers, this is all Star Wars, a la John Williams. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Peter P. Fuchs
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing recording, still the best!
This is an amazing recording of both violin concertos, still the best, with the added bonus of Korngold's "Much Ado About Nothing". I absolutely love it! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Robin Pope
4.0 out of 5 stars Barber concerto
Heard the recording on the radio and really enjoyed listening to a piece for the first time. The first 2 movements were wonderful so I decided to purchase my own copy.
Published 5 months ago by Stan
4.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant recording, but...
The rarest thing in music is melody, or so I have been told. In this case, the Andante (2nd movement) of the Barber Violin Concerto is a gold mine. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Geoff Puterbaugh
5.0 out of 5 stars Barber: Concerto for violin Op14; Korngold: Much Ado about Nothing...
Barber: Concerto for violin Op14; Korngold: Much Ado about Nothing Op11 is a 1994 Deutsche Grammophon recording starring violinist Gil Shaham. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Bjorn Viberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful, beautiful and beautiful
This CD inspired me to rent a violin and take professional lessons. Twentieth Century classical music at its best. This is a wonderful recording. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Paul Bourguet
5.0 out of 5 stars A towering performance!!
I love Barber's violin conceto for its amazing inventiveness and gorgeous tunefulness. I've listened to many recordings including Perlman, Hahn, Stern, Takezawa, Bell etc... Read more
Published on February 11, 2010 by Scriabinmahler
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing Barber From Shaham And Previn, Good Korngold
Let me be very honest, this is one of the worst performances of Barber's "Violin Concerto" I've ever heard. Read more
Published on November 1, 2009 by Transfigured Knight
5.0 out of 5 stars Fan of Classical String Music
Since I am somewhat clumsy and rather slow with this computer, I was delighted to:
1- Find on Amazon Samuel Barber's Violin Concerto.
2-The price was ok. Read more
Published on July 21, 2007 by Charles E. Mcalpine
3.0 out of 5 stars great performance, substandard recording
While I would agree with the other reviewers that this performance is excellent, there are definitely some issues with it. Read more
Published on October 14, 2006 by KDS
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