Bridge Of Light

Keith Jarrett | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: April 18, 2000
• Release Date: April 18, 2000
• Label: ECM
• Copyright: (C) 1994 ECM Records GmbH
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• Total Length: 1:08:55
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• ASIN: B000VAIR86
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #180,382 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Orchestral Lyricism, July 1, 2000

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Robert Harwood "rwh" (Kitchener, Ontario) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jarrett: Bridge of Light (Audio CD)

I suppose most will be familiar with Keith Jarrett as a solo pianist or member of a trio. He has released several works of classical performance and original composition. His renditions of Bach's Goldberg Variations, Mozart piano concertos, the music of Handel and Shostakovitch are exemplary. His own classical compositions have, perhaps, stirred more controversy.

This recording, from 1993, features four original compositions including one in which Jarrett accompanies the violinist Michelle Makarski on piano (Sonata for Violin and Piano); the third section, "Dance", is one of the most invigorating and sweetly beguiling melodies I have heard. Elegy for Violin and String Orchestra is less immediatly recognizable as a Jarrett work. It opens with dark strings, bringing to mind the gypsy music of Hungary (where, Jarrett says, his grandmother was born). It is a moody piece - albeit without the dramatic emotional shifts which characterize much Hungarian music. But, then, Hungary remains only a flavor in this rich, evocative composition.

This is contemporary classical music which, while being undeniably of this era, retains a strong sense of melody and harmony. The music does meander at times, giving an impression - not of aimlessness, but of a wandering curiosity; it's like a trip down an unfamiliar, quietly flowing river.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bridge of Light- GORGEOUS!, November 25, 2003

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Kenneth A. Martinson (Gainesville, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jarrett: Bridge of Light (Audio CD)

I bought this CD specifically out of curiousity to hear the Viola Concerto "Bridge of Light". It is gorgeous work, which is played beautifully by soloist Patricia McCarty. This piece has a completely tonal sound that is still "fresh" sounding for the modern listener. I highly recommend that violists especially get to know this gem of a viola concerto.

Kenneth Martinson, professor of viola at the University of Florida, asst. editor for the American Viola Society Journal

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bridge of Light, June 13, 2000

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Mr Chris Dover (Sweden) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jarrett: Bridge of Light (Audio CD)

One of the most beautiful pieces of music composed by Keith Jarrett and very different from his Solo piano and trio works. An essential addition to anyones Jarrett collection.