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Han-Na Chang ~ Debut Recording - Tchaikovsky · Saint-Saëns · Fauré · Bruch / LSO · Rostropovich

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The great cellist Rostropovich took a special interest in the exceptionally-gifted young cellist, Han-Na Chang, and conducts the accompaniment on her debut recording. Listening to this incredible young artist one can understand why Rostropovich regarded her as special. Personally, I've never heard a better performance of Tchaikovsky's Roccoco Variations and her performance of the Saint Saens Concerto can stand comparison with that by the incomperable Rostropovich. The performance of Bruch's Kol Nidrei is also quite beautiful. Chang is an exceptionally-gifted young artist whose performances have a maturity which belies her age. Highly recommended.

A young musician is inevitably vulnerable to intense criticism when trying to tackle great masterpieces. Despite the present danger, Chang, on her debut CD, courageously picked to play some of the most beloved works in the cello repertoire. She is competing with Casals' conviction, Du Pre's passion, and Ma's virtuosity and sensitivity. Of course, it'd be obnoxious to place her performance abreast to those of the great masters. However, she clearly makes her own foot prints in performance of these pieces. Her mature musicianship is apparent. She takes incredible risks in playing the Tschaikovsky and the Elegie is nothing short of emotionally uplifting. The CD gives a glimpse of a great cellist that is in the making.

This piece is so beautiful, I'm amazed that it has so little recognition. And with a cellist that has an almost inconcievable talent, I hope that it does get heard. The 6th Variation brings me to tears everytime that I hear it. This is one of Tchaikovsky's best pieces, and by far the best performence of it!

There oughta be a law against anyone this young being this talented. Unlike most wunderkinder, this young lady is more than a technical virtuoso -- much more. The meaning with which she infuses every piece on this CD is truly remarkable. The Faure and Bruch pieces are especially noteworthy.

Han-Na Chang plays all of these pieces so beautifully. Her sound is so lovely it's practically painful. It's wonderfully played, both beautiful and nice sounding all at once. While every piece on this CD is spectacular, Kol Nidrei by Bruch is my favorite, because Chang gets the sound across so beautifully in that piece. Every other song (the concerto, the variations, etc.) is just as amazing, but of them all, Chang's playing of the Bruch is my favorite.

It's a great CD, played by an amazing young artist whose talent cannot be argued with. Chang is an extremely talented cellist, and this CD shows it off with a group of superbly played music. I recommend this whole-heartedly.

This is an unbelievable CD. The Faure, Tchaikovsky, and the Bruch are some of the best recordings out there. The Saint-Saens has some really good qualities, but it is not as good as Ma's or Rostroprovich's recordings of the peice. Chang shows great maturity in these recordings. She displays unbelievable technique and musicality. She is to be commended for this great performance. I recommend this performance to everyone. My favorite is the Faure because of the infallible tone that Chang possesess. The Faure is the best recoding that I have ever heard. I have heard the Faure played and played the Faure nemerous amounts of time and I have never heard a performance as goog as this. I am a doublebass player, and I can appreciate the musical difficulty of this piece. This is an Unbelievable CD.

i love it!! i've listened to it so much. one can hardly believe that she is only 13 or so! it's amazing and also inspiring

There oughta be a law against anyone this young being this talented. Unlike most wunderkinder, this young lady is more than a technical virtuoso -- much more. The meaning with which she infuses every piece on this CD is truly remarkable. The Faure and Bruch pieces are especially noteworthy. [Originally reviewed 8/7/01]

This is a very enjoyable album, and a very interesting selection. Also, when I bought it didn't know she was so young, that is unbelievable!, so gifted!. I would like to recommend also her Vivaldi album. Both Great performances.

I heard Max Bruch on the MPR station and being impressed with the recording, purchased it. I didn't know about Han-Na Chang until the cd arrived and saw the young lady on the cover. This is one of my favorite cd's and still get that awe struck feeling when I listen to it. How is someone so young able to convey such passion let alone play with the technical expertise and conviction she possesses? The selections are superb and Chang's cello playing is otherworldly. There is a bit of literature included with the cd about Chang which is interesting. If you like Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saens, Faure, Bruch this cd is highly recommended.