Heartbreak: Romantic Encores for Violin

Elissa Lee Koljonen (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 17, 1999)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Dorian Recordings
• ASIN: B00000K074
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #478,757 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Nocturne In C-Sharp Minor, Op. posth.

2. Salut d'amour, Op. 12

3. Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 14

4. Liebelied (Love's Sorrow)

5. The Old Refrain (Viennese Popular Song)

6. Consolation No. 3 In D-Flat Major: Lento placido

7. Sea-Shell

8. Thais: Meditation

9. Valse sentimentale, Op. 51, No. 6

10. Nocturne, Op. 27, No. 2

11. Pavane pour une infante defunte

12. Beau soir

13. Romanza (Albumblatt)

14. Gianni Schicchi: 'O mio babbino caro'

15. 'Love' (Korean Traditional Song)

16. Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs), Op. 20, No. 1

17. Contemplation

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Poignant and Innovative, December 1, 1999

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A. K. Wilder (Beijing, China) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heartbreak: Romantic Encores for Violin (Audio CD)

I heard the music on this CD played live by the two artists on NPR last night. It's moving and romantic-- I didn't even want to get out of the car. So, now I'm here buying it. Many of the pieces have been transposed from piano to violin. The melodies are slow and sensuous, perfect for a holiday gift or a romantic evening at home.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Music for the soul, December 7, 1999

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Michael J. Gonzalez (Puerto Rico) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heartbreak: Romantic Encores for Violin (Audio CD)

When you listen to this album all you have to do is close your eyes and the music will do the rest. I learned about this album by listening to NPR ( National Public Radio). Ms. Koljonen was being interviewed and between comments they played several cuts. It was love at first sight. The playing is superb . The music is for the soul.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Special Debut, January 6, 2000

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Jeffrey Merrill (Walkersville, Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heartbreak: Romantic Encores for Violin (Audio CD)

Ms. Koljonen's debut album, Heartbreak, excels not only in the quality of her play, but in her selection of titles as well. Her music is played with a passion and feeling that is can be felt by the listener throughout every piece. The album is over 70 minutes long which makes it an exceptional value. I also enjoyed the fact that a brief history of every song was included in the album cover. I very much look forward to her future releases.