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Itzhak Perlman (Artist), Felix Mendelssohn (Artist), Max Bruch (Artist), Bernard Haitink (Artist), Concertgebouw Orchestra (Artist)
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: EMI Classics
  • ASIN: B000002RMZ
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,509 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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    #4 in  Music > Classical > Featured Composers, A-Z > ( B ) > Bruch, Max
    #4 in  Music > Classical > Featured Performers, A-Z > ( P ) > Perlman, Itzhak
    #20 in  Music > Classical > Featured Composers, A-Z > ( M ) > Mendelssohn, Felix

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
listen  1. Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64: Allegro molto appassionatoBernard Haitink/Itzhak Perlman/Concertgebouworkest12:58$1.99 Buy Track
listen  2. Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64: AndanteBernard Haitink/Itzhak Perlman/Concertgebouworkest 8:13$1.99 Buy Track
listen  3. Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64: Allegretto non troppo - Allegro molto vivaceBernard Haitink/Itzhak Perlman/Concertgebouworkest 6:34$0.89 Buy Track
listen  4. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in G minor Op. 26: I. Vorspiel (Allegro moderato) -Itzhak Perlman/Concertgebouworkest/Bernard Haitink 8:21$1.99 Buy Track
listen  5. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in G minor Op. 26: II. AdagioItzhak Perlman/Concertgebouworkest/Bernard Haitink 8:31$1.99 Buy Track
listen  6. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in G minor Op. 26: III. Finale (Allegro energico)Itzhak Perlman/Concertgebouworkest/Bernard Haitink 7:06$1.99 Buy Track


On this CD:
  1. Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
    Composed by Felix Mendelssohn
    Performed by Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam
    with Itzhak Perlman
    Conducted by Bernard Haitink

  2. Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor, Op. 26
    Composed by Max Bruch
    Performed by Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam
    with Itzhak Perlman
    Conducted by Bernard Haitink


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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An Impressive Pairing of Concertos, October 20, 2006
By Grady Harp (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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In addition to the bargain price of this 1990 recording the music lover will find two of the more solid performances of two very popular and demanding violin concertos from the vast repertoire available. Itzhak Perlman is in top form for these performances, marrying his impeccable technique with the poetry inherent in his approach to the scores. The Violin Concerto No.1 in G minor, Op. 26 by Max Bruch has become one of Perlman's signature pieces and for good reason. He tosses off this stagy work with such grace that it becomes more than most violinists are capable of finding in the score. It is a jewel of a performance.

The Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 by Felix Mendelssohn has been a staple in the repertoire since its composition in 1844-45 and the hurdles of the first movement cadenza have threatened even the most daunting of violinists. The passagework is extraordinarily demanding technically, yet even more difficult is finding the poetry inherent in the lines echoed later in the orchestra. Some soloists (including Joshua Bell) may find more lightness and delicacy in the execution, but few can match Perlman's dexterity and emotional sweep.

The Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam, still one of the finest orchestras, is beautifully conducted by Bernard Haitink. The balance between orchestra and soloist is far more than just technical aplomb between the artists and engineers: these performances are examples of perfect communication between soloist and conductor and orchestra, making this recording one of the strongest available today. Grady Harp, October 06
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17 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars A poetic performance of a dramatic work, June 19, 2005
The problem with Perlman's Bruch concerto version is precisely that...¡is perfect!, he makes a lyrical or poetic version in a concerto that is more a dramatic piece than a poetic work, and conductor Bernard Haitink is a correct but also a moderate or austere conductor. But in my opinion Bruch's concerto requires passion, fire, emotion, and because of that I prefer Salvatore Accardo-Kurt Masur version with the Gewandhaus Orch. in Philips, now edited in "eloquence" a bargain collection from Universal. Other excellent versions are Arthur Grumiaux-Heinz Wallberg performance with the Philharmonia Orch., and legendary Oistrach-von Matacic version. In Mendelssohn's concerto is also preferable the Christian Ferras-Constantin Silvestri version with the Philharmonia Orch., a 1958 remastered recording, reedited in ROYAL CLASSICS, with an exceptional Beethoven's violin concerto version with the Royal Philharmonic Orch. conducted by the famous conductor Malcolm Sargent, or Nathan Milstein-Abbado version conducting Vienna Philharmonic Orch. in DG. Oscar Olavarría A.
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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!, March 12, 2001
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Two of the most beautiful violin concertos ever written played by the king of all violinists...and perfectly. I have not one complaint about this c.d. It is gorgeous....Perlman's technical precision and lyrical beauty lends itself to one of the best recordings he's ever made. The introduction to the Mendelssohn is phenomenal. It is so moving, and those feelings continue on through the whole piece. The equally beautiful Bruch concerto is a great match with the Mendelssohn. I recommend this to everyone. It will truly move you and make you fall in love with the violin.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful music
These are two of my favorite violin concertos and am very happy with this CD
Published 5 months ago by Frances R. Dickman

5.0 out of 5 stars heavenly music
This is some of the best violin music I have ever heard. Itzhak Perlman is the best violinist of our time. Heavenly!
Published 17 months ago by A. C. Birk

5.0 out of 5 stars A classical violin concerto
This is a magnificent interpretation of both Mendelssohn's violin corcerto and also of Bruch's. The interpretation of Mendelsohn's concerto bring out all of its lyricism and that... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Jorge M. Lopez

5.0 out of 5 stars Good show!
I play violin, and I think the Mendelssohn violin Concerto is one of the best. But the bruch concerto, well, is quite a disapointment. Read more
Published on April 20, 2007 by buy now

5.0 out of 5 stars Itzak the great !
I love it!
Published on February 6, 2007 by Hsrold Resnick

5.0 out of 5 stars no complaints
This CD is excellent, as the other reviewers have said. Two of my favorite violin concertos, played sensitively and brilliantly by the masters. Read more
Published on March 17, 2005 by drenchedinwine

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless classics
I love these violin concertos, and Itzhak is all-around better than perfect as usual. Now that I have this on CD & mp3 I can enjoy it for years. Read more
Published on November 3, 2004 by H. Lou

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect match
I think that both concertos are very well played by Perlman in this disc and the accompanying orchestras are also very high standards. Read more
Published on December 21, 2002 by classicaljc

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