Corey

Fritz Kreisler (Composer), Henryk Wieniawski (Composer), Katja Cerovsek (Performer), Corey Cerovsek (Performer)

Product Details

• Performer: Katja Cerovsek, Corey Cerovsek
• Composer: Fritz Kreisler, Henryk Wieniawski
• Audio CD (September 22, 1998)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Delos Records
• ASIN: B00000DCXV
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #44,405 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
If you happened to be browsing through an old-fashioned record shop and came across this CD, you'd probably think it was a pop album. The cover shows a photo of the violinist, in blue jeans, and the single word "Corey." This is a hell of a way to present a violinist who studied for a decade with the legendary teacher Josef Gingold, and who plays this well. Not many of these wonderful Wieniawski showpieces are still heard very often, so it's a special treat to have a whole discful of them played with such flair and Romantic style. Corey Cerovsek is a very entertaining violinist who could turn out to be a great one; sister Katja does what little she has to do very well. --Leslie Gerber

New York Times
[Corey Cerovsek] tackles eight of the best-known miniatures with a virtuoso's sang-froid, investing each with technical precision and warmth.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Purely Phenomenal, October 20, 2000

By A Customer

Rarely does a violinist come along with a style so clearly descendant from the days of Wieniawski himself. This CD showcases one who does in a truly refreshing and enjoyable set of performances of the works of the masterful virtuoso. Cerovsek's playing is stunning, original, and a welcome change from the now standardized interpretations of these popular pieces. For any music lover interested in hearing a violinist whose talent far surpasses that of his contemporaries, this CD would be a terrific addition to your collection. The drawback to recordings these days is the element of predictablility, but in Cerovsek's playing one has the opportunity to hear a brilliant rendering filled with all the spontaneity of a live performance. Well worth the purchase - especially for the inclusion of the seldom-heard Faust, which is absolutely beautiful.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Correct, no Joshua Bell here!, October 8, 2000

By A Customer

You are correct; this is no Joshua Bell. To compare Corey with any other violinist would be a true shame. Corey is not merely a violinist, he is a musician. His flawless ear for musical mastery brings Weniawski closer to the public than ever before. This CD is well worth having. I personally own two: one for the house, and one for the car. Corey and Katja blend together perfectly as always. If you do not have the pleasure of hearing Corey Cerovsek live, you should definitely own this CD. It would be a pity if even one person in this world missed out on hearing him play. He has flawless technique, graceful musicality, and unmatched tone. You will finish listening and will be a fan of not only Corey's but of Weniawski's as well. Happy listening!!!

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and soulful renditions of violin masterpieces, November 15, 1998

By A Customer

Since I live in Bloomington,Indiana and was priviledged to watch Corey and Katia Cerovsek grow up, I suppose I could be prejudiced. Corey studied with the renowned pedagogue Josef Gingold as did another young and upcoming violinist Joshua Bell. The Wieniawski pieces are well known to attendees of the Indiana University School of Music recitals. Mr. Cervosek's renditions of these pieces for the violin rank among the best that I have heard. I would recommend them to anyone who wishes to be enthralled by a young violinist who will surely become one of the greats of the future.