Israel Philharmonic Orchestra - 60th Anniversary Gala Concert

Carl Maria von Weber (Composer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Antonio Vivaldi (Composer), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Johan Halvorsen (Composer), Johannes Brahms (Composer), Daniel Barenboim (Conductor), Zubin Mehta (Conductor), Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta
• Composer: Carl Maria von Weber, Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johan Halvorsen, et al.
• Audio CD (March 25, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: RCA
• ASIN: B000003G8V
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,980 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Overture to 'Oberon'

2. Concerto In D Minor For Two Violins And Orchestra BWV 1043: Vivace

3. Concerto In D Minor For Two Violins And Orchestra BWV 1043: Largo, ma non tanto

4. Concerto In D Minor For Two Violins And Orchestra BWV 1043: Allegro

5. Concerto In B Minor For Four Violins And Orchestra, RV 580 (Op. 3, No. 10): Allegro

6. Concerto In B Minor For Four Violins And Orchestra, RV 580 (Op. 3, No. 10): Largo

7. Concerto In B Minor For Four Violins And Orchestra, RV 580 (Op. 3, No. 10): Allegro

8. Serenade No. 6 In D, K. 239 ('Serenata notturna'): March: Maestoso

9. Serenade No. 6 In D, K. 239 ('Serenata notturna'): Menuetto

10. Serenade No. 6 In D, K. 239 ('Serenata notturna'): Rondo: Allegretto

See all 11 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Symphony No. 2 In D, Op. 73: Allegro non troppo

2. Symphony No. 2 In D, Op. 73: Adagio non troppo

3. Symphony No. 2 In D, Op. 73: Allegretto grazioso

4. Symphony No. 2 In D, Op. 73: Allegro con spirito

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Overall Great Recording, December 5, 2000

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This review is from: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra - 60th Anniversary Gala Concert (Audio CD)

I wasn't sure whether to give this recording four or five stars. The music is wonderful; there is nothing to complain about in that area. The Halvorsen variations on Handel are quite simply divine and without comparison. The piece showcases two of the best violinists of our day (Perlman and Zukerman) and in this recording they prove that they deserve their title. The Vivaldi for Four Violins is incredibly expressive. The musicians cannot be faulted for anything, however the recording engineers can. This is a live concert and thus there is clapping at the end of each piece. The clapping is irritating in that it takes away the feeling left after the music. In the case of the Vivaldi, someone actually starts to clap before the last note is over! However, if you can survive the clapping, you will be buying a remarkable recording by some of the greatest musicians of our day. I strongly recommend it.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, March 27, 2000

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Rod Henderson (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra - 60th Anniversary Gala Concert (Audio CD)

This is one of the best live classical recordings I have ever heard. It features an incredible collection of talented musicians, then proceeds to showcase them all with dazzling pieces that demonstrate their talents. Especially notable is the duet between Zukerman and Perlman when they play Halvorsen's "Passacaglia" - it truly sends chills up my spine. Other fine pieces on the discs include the overture to "Oberon" by Weber, as well as the unique "Concerto for 4 Violins" by Vivaldi. Overall, this set of 2 CD's is wonderful, and definitely warrants a purchase.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have item !, November 9, 2002

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Anita (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Israel Philharmonic Orchestra - 60th Anniversary Gala Concert (Audio CD)

A live concert with the best violinist of our time! Superbly recorded. Those who are going to buy this should buy the video too! The video not only includes the interview with the violinist, but also a marvellous off-the-show performance by Gil Shaham. Shaham may not be that outstanding in this concert but you'll see this is not true if you have watched the video, too.

Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman's duet on "Passacaglia and Sarabande with variations on a theme by Handel for violin and viola" is excellent !! It exhibits almost all skillsets that could be do with a string instrument and how good they have been handled!! This recording is indescribably good !