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What an impressive, beautifully recorded showcase from this
18-year-old cellist! From the cruel pyrotechnics of Paganini's Rossini
Variations to the dark lyricism of Falla's Popular Spanish Suite, the
cello is Alisa Weilerstein's oyster. Her supple bow arm and
mega-secure left hand can do anything the music and instrument asks of
them. The cellist's intense, roomy tone and quavering energy
especially lend themselves to those works on this disc with a
nationalist bent: Ginastera's Pampeana No. 2, Janácek's Fairy Tale,
and the Falla Suite Popular Española. We might wish for more
relaxation and expressive economy in Fauré's Après un Rêve,
Mendelssohn's Song Without Words Op. 109, or Saint-Saëns' The Swan,
which vibrate more than they sing. The cellist's mother, Vivian Hornik
Weilerstein brings a degree of nuance and shaping to the piano parts
that transcends mere accompanying. Whatever this marvelous young
cellist does next, I'm all ears. And if mom were at the piano, that
wouldn't hurt either!
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just Plain Unbelievable,
By Max Tellman (Jerusalem, Israel) - See all my reviews
This review is from: DEBUT - Alisa Weilerstein & Vivian Hornik Weilerstein ~ Works for Cello and Piano (Audio CD)
I don't know what to say about this truly exhilirating CD featuring the vibrant and sassy Alisa Weilerstein. Obviously though, I cannot forget about her mother Vivian, who was also incredible. I did not think it to be possible to play pieces with such energy and feeling. It seems that nothing can stop her. I nearly cried during the Quiet Woods, sily one of the best pieces on the CD. It was truly fantastic, and I will be first in line for her next record.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it or hate it!,
By A Customer
This review is from: DEBUT - Alisa Weilerstein & Vivian Hornik Weilerstein ~ Works for Cello and Piano (Audio CD)
SUCH PRESENCE! This is cello playing without apologies. She is always secure in what she is saying whether that is what you wanted to hear or not. She is the real thing. May she go onto continue to create controvery through her playing!
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Florida Music Lover,
By A Customer
This review is from: DEBUT - Alisa Weilerstein & Vivian Hornik Weilerstein ~ Works for Cello and Piano (Audio CD)
I have been fond of the cello for years. I have enjoyed Casals even though he was somewhate austere. I love Rostropovich's tone and color but have felt that no one has ever played with the passion of Du Pre until I heard Weilerstein on, I believe, NPR when they played an unreleased tape of the Elgar Concerto by Weilerstein. I missed the intro and would have bet the farm that I was listening to Du Pre until the announcement at the end. I immediately ordered this disc and it has me wondering about re-incarnation. Is Du Pre back? This disc is a wonderful sample of the immense talents of this new young artist. I can't wait for Alisa to record the my favorite Elgar for EMI.
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