Liszt & Enesco Rhapsodies No. 1

George Enescu (Composer), Franz Liszt (Composer), Antal Dorati (Conductor), Harold Lawrence (Conductor), London Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Antal Dorati, Harold Lawrence
• Composer: George Enescu, Franz Liszt
• Audio CD (May 10, 1991)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Polygram Records
• ASIN: B0000057KX
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #57,067 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #56 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Romantic (c.1820-1910) > General AAS

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dance for days!!, October 22, 2002

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TchaikJP "tchaikjp" (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Liszt & Enesco Rhapsodies No. 1 (Audio CD)

These rhapsodies bubble over with foot-tapping dance rhythms, contagiously jovial melodies, sensuous gypsy tunes, and an incredible endless array of striking ORCHESTRAL COLOR. Liszt's flair for such intense and specific coloration with his piquant harmonies and orchestration make these pieces irresitable in the hands of ANY conductor.

However, in Dorati's hands, a ballet master, the dance truly lives in every bar. Muscular, controlled, yet allowing for the written-in zany-ness inherent in each rhapsody. Also, again his gutty strings coupled with Mercury's "front-row-seat" sound really make for thrilling experiences. (as in the opening bars of number 4 on the disc: WOW!)

Those who buy this CD for the popular Rhapsody 2 (from Tom and Jerry and other various cartoons) will be delighted to know that you will soon fall in love with EVERY rhapsody on here. They all have their own unique character, but are comprised of those same essential elements of anything so purely likable and fun. The Enesco Rhapsody which begins the CD is another one which I am thankful to be introduced to- poignant, tender, and later racous and brutishly energetic.

You will not be displeased with this. Beware the contagious nature though, you may find yourself singing and dancing to these on the inside all day!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dorati In His Prime, December 1, 2000

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J Keistler "[e-mail]" (Lake Jackson, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Liszt & Enesco Rhapsodies No. 1 (Audio CD)

When I want a CD to play for friends who are non-classical, I pick this one. What fun! Dorati is indeed in his element with this music, particularly the Enescu work. This is music accessible to people of all musical persuasions.

Of course, the Living Presence technique of recording only enhances the beauty of Dorati's performance. Convincing argument for the analog crowd!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dorati In His Prime, December 1, 2000

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J Keistler "[e-mail]" (Lake Jackson, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Liszt & Enesco Rhapsodies No. 1 (Audio CD)

When I want a CD to play for friends who are non-classical, I pick this one. What fun! Dorati is indeed in his element with this music, particularly the Enescu work. This is music accessible to people of all musical persuasions.

Of course, the Living Presence technique of recording only enhances the beauty of Dorati's performance. Convincing argument for the analog crowd!