Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major,Op.35 / Serenade Melancolique,Op.26 ~ Ormandy / Perlman

Pyotr Ilytch Tchaikovsky (Composer), Eugene Ormandy (Conductor), Philadelphia Orchestra (Orchestra), Itzhak Perlman (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Itzhak Perlman
• Orchestra: Philadelphia Orchestra
• Conductor: Eugene Ormandy
• Composer: Pyotr Ilytch Tchaikovsky
• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: EMI Classics
• ASIN: B000002RN8
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #344,075 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35: 1. Allegro moderato

2. Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35: 2. Canzonetta (Andante); 3. Allegro vivacissimo

3. Sérénade mélancolique, for violin & orchestra (or piano) in B minor, Op. 26

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars At the top, October 21, 1999

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This review is from: Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major,Op.35 / Serenade Melancolique,Op.26 ~ Ormandy / Perlman (Audio CD)

I haven't quite figured out why this recording hasn't been given more review in classical cd guides and the like. I own about 6 recordings of this work, and since Perlman is my favorite violinist I had to buy it. It is rivaled only by Vengerov/Berlin Philharmonic/Abbado. The sound is outstanding from both soloist and orchestra, and Perlman does some wonderful stuff in the cadenzas, particularly the first movement. Wow! It is remarkable how effortless Perlman makes this sound, when in fact it is the most demanding concerto of them all. Vengerov is more technically overwhelming, but Perlman is more lyrical and musical I think. The Philadelphia players are on form and the codas are thrilling. Buy it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Virtuosism without refusing cantabile, October 8, 2005

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Al Gar (mx) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major,Op.35 / Serenade Melancolique,Op.26 ~ Ormandy / Perlman (Audio CD)

For me, Tchaikovsky's concerto represents one of the most demanding 'tour the force' for the instrument in the genre. This is not only a virtuoso piece, it requires full cantabile treatment of the melodies.

The violin of Perlman literally 'sings' throughout the piece, without slowering tempo, and fulfilling the virtuosistic demands. Most of the violinists opens beatifully the first movement -the first theme-, but in those passages with double strings or 'moto perpetuo' like, the melody becomes rough and confuse.

In the case of the 'Serenade Melancolique', Perlman conveys the poignant mood of the piece, again with a great cantabile phrasing.

The Philadelphia Orchestra, at the end of Eugene Ormandy era, made an excellent performance. There's another extraordinary recording of the concerto conducted by Ormandy, with David Oistrakh, which I highly recommend.

I also recommend a laser-disc register (I don't know if has been edited in DVD) of the concerto with Perlman/Ormandy tandem, and another registered during Tchaikovský's 150 birthday gala, in which Perlman plays the Serenade.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perlman's Melancolique, March 27, 2011

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Holly H. Short (Surprise, AZ,USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D Major,Op.35 / Serenade Melancolique,Op.26 ~ Ormandy / Perlman (Audio CD)

Perlman's violin playing if fantastic. What beauty and emotion in the Melancolique by Tchaikovsky. Sould be a definite addition to any classical lover.