Joshua Bell - Poème ~ Chausson · Massenet · Saint-Saëns · Ravel / RPO · Litton

Joshua Bell (Artist), Ernest Chausson (Composer), Jules Massenet (Composer), Camille Saint-Saëns (Composer), Maurice Ravel (Composer), Pablo de Sarasate (Composer), Eugène Ysaye (Composer), Andrew Litton (Conductor), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Andrew Litton
• Composer: Ernest Chausson, Jules Massenet, Camille Saint-Saëns, Maurice Ravel, Pablo de Sarasate, et al.
• Audio CD (February 11, 1992)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: London/Decca
• ASIN: B0000041ZL
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,962 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso, for violin & orchestra in A minor, Op. 28

2. Méditation, for violin & orchestra (or other arrangement) (from opera 'Thaïs')

3. Zigeunerweisen, for violin & piano (or orchestra) ('Gypsy Airs'), Op. 20

4. Poème, for violin & orchestra, Op. 25

5. Caprice d'après l'etude en forme de Valse de Camille Saint-Saëns, for violin & orchestra (or piano), Op. 52

6. Tzigane, rhapsodie de concert, for violin & piano (or orchestra)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SOUL CLENCHING MUSIC, June 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Joshua Bell - Poème ~ Chausson · Massenet · Saint-Saëns · Ravel / RPO · Litton (Audio CD)

Joshua Bell's style of music is true a testament of his soul. You don't need to know much about classical music to appreciate the beauty in his music. There's no better version of Meditation de Thais-than this. See "Red Violin", he does the music for the score and also makes a cameo appearance as a violinist in the symphony.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wowsers!, April 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Joshua Bell - Poème ~ Chausson · Massenet · Saint-Saëns · Ravel / RPO · Litton (Audio CD)

What can I say? The first time I heard his rendition of "Meditation" I almost cried, I was so moved by it. I am not the type easily moved to tears, either. Chausson's Poeme is also ravishingly beautiful. I'm afraid to listen to anyone else's recordings of this piece now! He plays it so- forgive me- poetically. Bell should've been winning Grammys ever since he finished recording this CD. Why he never does is completely beyond me. This guy is unstoppable! He has the Midas' touch with any piece. Hopefully the fact that he is no longer in his twenties will give him a little more credit in the eyes of his stodgier detractors. Pity that they can't accept him for the young but amazing talent that he is.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Transport to another time, another place, December 27, 2003

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Rosalie Donadio (Staten Island, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Joshua Bell - Poème ~ Chausson · Massenet · Saint-Saëns · Ravel / RPO · Litton (Audio CD)

Executed beautifully, Mr. Bell has selected such wonderful pieces. Often, my eyes have filled with tears at the marvelous melodies my ears were privileged to hear. I have seen Mr. Bell in live performance and he is a consummate artist, but this cd is very special. I also purchased "Romance" where unusual compositions, not always connected with the violin, were utilized. My favorite of that particular cd, is "Casta Diva". I recommend both with enthusiasm. I suspect this is what Art should accomplish ... to make one more aware of their humanity (hopefully).