Mendelssohn, Bruch: Violin Concertos / Chung, Kempe

Felix [1] Mendelssohn (Composer), Max Bruch (Composer), Charles Dutoit (Conductor), Rudolf Kempe (Conductor), Montréal Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Montréal Symphony Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
• Conductor: Charles Dutoit, Rudolf Kempe
• Composer: Felix [1] Mendelssohn, Max Bruch
• Audio CD (August 10, 1999)
• SPARS Code: ADD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Decca
• ASIN: B00000JXZ7
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #42,563 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Genre: Classical Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 10-AUG-1999

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars She wins..., August 9, 2002

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John Dynan (Highett, Vic Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mendelssohn, Bruch: Violin Concertos / Chung, Kempe (Audio CD)

I'll be honest; I bought this CD for the recording of the Bruch Violin Concerto. I have never really been a great fan of the Mendelssohn work included here but I enjoyed the Scottish Fantasia, which sort of made up for it. I have been aware of this recording for 20 years but I had not heard it until I bought it. My previous standard by which I measured the Bruch was the wonderful Oistrakh version of the same work, recorded in the 1960's. The dynamics of this piece were not previously as apparent to me as now and there are passages in this recording which really make my hair stand on end. Kyung Wha Chung makes the instrument speak as I have never heard it before and that, combined with a subtlety as well as some blistering runs, started to really speak of the genius of Max Bruch. A good performer can do a piece justice but it takes a great one to give the listener an insight into the ability and intention of the composer. Kyung Wha Chung really raised the bar with this one.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a performance!! What a quality sound !!, February 21, 2002

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Young-seok Park (Provo, UT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mendelssohn, Bruch: Violin Concertos / Chung, Kempe (Audio CD)

This is Ms. Chung's a historical recording and legacy for all of us. You will easily recognize her unique way of redition. I really enjoyed her Bruch: I'm sure no one can immitate her style about those two works. I also liked the 3rd movement of Mendelssohn: pretty vivid and precise.

The sound quality is superb: more analog sound: warm and soft. Wow... 96Khz/24bit! Keep up the great job, Decca!! I think I don't have to want DVD-Audio if I can get this quality always.

Why don't you collect Decca's legends starting this wonderful CD?

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential, January 22, 2003

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David Dennis "David Dennis" (San Mateo, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mendelssohn, Bruch: Violin Concertos / Chung, Kempe (Audio CD)

What a find this album is, or perhaps 'find' isn't the right word, being a blend of two previously released albums...a cherry-picking, if you will. In any case, Kyung's playing is moving and energizing in its ability to invigoriate both a warhorse like the Mendelssohn concerto and a rarer piece like Bruch's Scottish Fantasia. The Penguin Guide practically raves over this album, and rightfully so...it's a landmark piece worthy of collection by everyone from novice to jaded. The 24bit/96khz remastering does wonders for the sonics and, at htis price, there is no reason not to leap, grab, and add this to your collection.