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Thursday, February 21, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Wieniawski: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2
Wieniawski: Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 2 Review
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Genre: Classical Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Good violin music and good music are not always the same thing, and Wieniawski's violin works are a case in point. Though extremely effectively written for the soloists, in most other departments--orchestration, melodic interest, formal ingenuity--they remain distinctly second-rate, which may be why they seem to have fallen out of favor recently. Given great fiddling, however, they can be made to sound like great music, and Gil Shaham is unquestionably a great fiddler. He glides through the quick music with the ease of an Olympic bobsled champion, and injects real soul into Wieniawski's meditative moments. Sarasate's works offer many of the same strengths and weaknesses as Wieniawski's, and Shaham dispatches the music's numerous technical challenges with similar boldness and zest. There's always room in the catalog for playing that is this accomplished. --David Hurwitz
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Sunday, January 27, 2013
May I Kiss Your Hand: Hungarian & Gypsy Fiddle Music & Songs
May I Kiss Your Hand: Hungarian & Gypsy Fiddle Music & Songs Review
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The debut album from Csokolom is bursting with festive dance tunes, haunting laments, and a recurring Gypsy influence. The shuffling fiddle and walking bass that kick off "Amari Szi, Amari" wouldn't be out of place in a Southern American string band, but when arranger-musician Anti von Klewitz comes in with her distinctive lilting voice we are transported to another land. While concentrating on traditional Hungarian instrumentals and songs such as the gorgeous gem "Szerelem," von Klewitz also leads this accomplished group of violin, viola, kontra (Hungarian chord violin), and double bass players through original songs in several languages. A solid grounding in traditional music informs the single four-hour session, during which most of the material was recorded, lending it an energetic cohesiveness. American listeners who have pricked up their ears for the sounds of the Hungarian band Muzsikas (with Marta Sebestyen) or Finland's Varttina will be pleased. --Peter Irvine
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Friday, January 25, 2013
André Rieu - La vie est belle (Life is Beautiful)
André Rieu - La vie est belle (Life is Beautiful) Review
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The Viennese waltz is never far from violinist Andre Rieu's heart, but you won't find a single work from Johann Strauss on Life Is Beautiful. This time around, Rieu is globetrotting for his hummable, danceable melodies--to solid results. "Ole Guapa" is a tango featuring accordion; "Kalinka" is a familiar Russian tune; and "Amazing Grace," "Snow White," and Rieu's "Glenn Miller Melody" are tried-and-true American. Throughout, Rieu and his orchestra perform these works with plenty of style and polish; it's easy to see why he's such a hit with public-television audiences. His shortened version of Bolero may not be the sexiest available, but it is fun. --Jason Verlinde
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Monday, January 21, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
A Hegedu Varazsat, The Magic of the Violin, Gypsy music from Hungary
A Hegedu Varazsat, The Magic of the Violin, Gypsy music from Hungary Review
Gypsy restaurant music. Musicians:Jozsef Kokai jnr - leader, violinJozsef Kokai snr - clarinet- violin- violin- cimbalom- bassThe Kokai Big Band are a fine example of the 'restaurant band' that have always been popular in Hungarian restaurants!Jozsef Kokai junior and his band are one of the top exponents of this type of music. At times melancholic at others wild and fiery!If you only have one 'restaurant music' CD, then this should be it.Produced by Gustav Varga of Kalyi Jag, and released on the Kalyi Jag label. Read more...
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Monday, January 14, 2013
Evening Adagios
Evening Adagios Review
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