Aaron Rosand Plays Joachim, Hubay, Enesco, Ernst, Godard, Lehar, Ysaye, & Wieniawski [Box set]

Joseph Joachim (Composer), Jeno Hubay (Composer), George Enescu (Composer), Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst (Composer), Benjamin Godard (Composer), Eugene Ysaye (Composer), Franz Lehar (Composer), Henryk Wieniawski (Composer), Louis de Froment (Conductor), Luxembourg Radio Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Luxembourg Radio Orchestra
• Conductor: Louis de Froment
• Composer: Joseph Joachim, Jeno Hubay, George Enescu, Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst, Benjamin Godard, et al.
• Audio CD (August 22, 1994)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Vox (Classical)
• ASIN: B000001K46
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,198 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. I. Allegro Un Poco Maestoso

2. II. Romanze: Andante

3. III. Finale Alla Zingara: Allegro Con Spirito

4. I. Introduction Quasi Fantasia: Moderato

5. II. Scherzo

6. III. Adagio

7. IV. Finale: Allegro Con Fucco

8. Prelude For Solo Violin, Op. 9

Disc: 2

1. Concerto In F Sharp Minor For Violin And Orchestra, Op. 23

2. Concerto Romantique In A Minor, Op. 35

3. Chant D'Hiver In B Minor, Op. 15

4. Hungarian Fantasy, Op. 45

5. Hejre Kati For Violin And Orchestra, Op. 32

6. Concert Polonaise In D Major For Violin And Orchestra

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rosand is a sublime artist!, August 26, 2004

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This review is from: Aaron Rosand Plays Joachim, Hubay, Enesco, Ernst, Godard, Lehar, Ysaye, & Wieniawski (Audio CD)

First at all , the warmthness , the musicality and the virtuosism emanated from the soul of this reinassance man establishes a sutil difference with the majority of the violinists in the actual times .
Rosand is superb . And take in mind his repertoire includes several unknown pieces of the musical literature.
He does not seem to have any problem with that , and the works recorded here proves this statement . Joachim and Hubay violin concerts are not precisely the battlehorses in the most of stages around the world .
He made the world premiere recording of the Sibelius Humoresques for violin in the early sixties and the Rimsky Korsakov or Arensky violin concerts .
I had the great honor of appreciate his craft twice in Caracas in 1978 with the Sibelius violin concerto and in 1980 February with the PAganini violin concerto No. 1 .
He is a charming human being , and gave us two unforgettable encores playing Bach partita No. 2 and a Paganini Capriccio No. 17 .
Try to get as soon as possible this fundamental issue who will let you know much more about this legendary violinist and best person .

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Rosand As Usual, May 10, 2007

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This review is from: Aaron Rosand Plays Joachim, Hubay, Enesco, Ernst, Godard, Lehar, Ysaye, & Wieniawski (Audio CD)

Aaron Rosand has always been known as a specialist in the field of playing "long-forgotten"-type works for violin. His so-called "romantic" style, coupled with a large and radiant tone, have always made him a giant in my book, even though his recordings are nearly all done with minor orchestras and on the Vox label. I don't know why Deutsche Grammophon, RCA, or Philips never signed him...they were crazy not to.

On this 2-CD set, are four concertos and five showpieces. Of these, only one - the Wieniawski Polonaise #1, is even remotely known outside of the violinistic community. To say a minimum, his interpretation of the Joachim Concerto is amazing. This is one difficult piece, and Rosand plays it with all the lyric romanticism that the music encompasses. The first movement draws the listener in immediately, the slow movement is gorgeous, and the third movement sizzles. Ernst's F-sharp minor concerto was popular in the early years of the 20th century, and most of Leopold Auer's students played it. Its cousin concerto (the Wieniawski #1, also in F-sharp minor, but not included on this disc) is musically superior. Although Rosand plays it quite well, it isn't a very interesting piece - but who else has taken the time to record it? Not many. The Hubay concerto is also great - most people don't know just how large Hubay's contribution to the violin world was. He was a fine composer as well as violinist, and unfortunately his "Hejre Kati" (which Rosand plays fine here) is the only thing that really survives (he wrote a 'Carmen Fantasy' that was unfortunately lost to the bigger ones by Sarasate and Waxman.) The Lehar "Fantasy" is great - most will recognize the main theme of it as being the same melody used in the penultimate slow section of Sarasate's "Zigeunerweisen". Highly recommended, especially for those who like the off-the-beaten-track, less-often heard fiddlers like Rosand.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, June 30, 1999

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This review is from: Aaron Rosand Plays Joachim, Hubay, Enesco, Ernst, Godard, Lehar, Ysaye, & Wieniawski (Audio CD)

The virtuoso playing in this CD is breathtaking. Somehow, while flying through amazingly difficult passages, seemingly effortlessly, Mr. Rosand is able to bring out such warmth and beauty in the music that it makes you wonder if you ever really heard it before.