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See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | Tchaikovsky & Mendelssohn: Violin Concertos
Eugene Fodor was a pupil of Heifetz pupil who became a 1974 Tchaikovsky Competition prizewinner. Erich Leinsdorf conducts the Tchaikovsky; Peter Maag conducts the Mendelssohn. | 
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| |  | The Very Best of Jascha Heifetz
Albéniz: | Sevilla (from Suite Española, Op. 47) | Bach, J S: | Sonata for solo violin No. 1 in G minor, BWV1001 | Dinicu: | Hora Staccato | Elgar: | La Capricieuse, Op. 17 | Franck, C: | Violin Sonata in A major | Mozart: | Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K218 | Paganini: | Caprice for solo violin, Op. 1 No. 13 in B flat major Caprice for solo violin, Op. 1 No. 24 in A minor | Saint-Saëns: | Introduction & Rondo capriccioso, Op. 28 | Sarasate: | Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 | Sibelius: | Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 | Szymanowski: | Roxana's Song from the opera 'King Roger', for violin & piano | Vieuxtemps: | Violin Concerto No. 5 in A minor, Op. 37 |
Jascha Heifetz has been described as the ‘greatest twentieth-century exponent of his instrument’ (Gramophone). Critics admired his technical agility and the myriad nuances of his playing, qualities that made him one of the most iconic violinists of his era. This set includes a selection of concertos and sonatas that showcase Heifetz’s versatility and his extraordinary ability to capture the particular character of each piece in his repertoire. |
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| |  | Israel Philharmonic Orchestra: 75 years Anniversary Concert & Documentary COMING HOMEa film by János Darvas
The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra - a cultural icon of Israel and one of the greatest classical ensembles in the world - celebrated its 75th Birthday on December 26th, 2011 together with three outstanding soloists of the younger generation – Julian Rachlin, Evgeny Kissin and Vadim Repin. The concert took place in the spectacular Hangar 11 at the harbor in Tel Aviv. Zubin Mehta conducted a spectacular programme of Saint-Saëns, Bach, Chopin, Chausson and Beethoven. The film ‘Coming Home’ by János Darvas portrays the orchestra and tells of its moving history, which is both a reflection of the history of Israel and the fate of the Jews in the 20th Century. With texts from memoirs, with material from radio interviews, home movies and photos from the orchestra’s archives, as well as from private collections, the film will not only tells the story of the orchestra, but draws parallels to the fates of many individuals. Historical footage brings the 75-year history of the orchestra to life in concerts with Arturo Toscanini, Arthur Rubinstein, Leonard Bernstein, Isaac Stern, Zubin Mehta, Daniel Barenboim and Itzhak Perlman. Interviews with orchestra members from the early years weave through talks with musicians that joined later, and with current orchestra members. Moreover, Zubin Mehta, Daniel Barenboim, Itzhak Perlman and Pinkas Zukerman have their say. We also get the opportunity to watch the Israel Philharmonic in rehearsals, concerts and tours. Part of the EuroArts Israel Philharmonic Anniversary Campaign with two more must have releases: - 75 years anniversary concert & documentary “Coming Home” (Cat. No. DVD 2059098 + Cat. No. BD 2059094) - Israel Philharmonic Orchestra Anniversary Edition - 5 DVDs Box Set incl. Classic Archive: Arthur Rubinstein plays Chopin (Cat. No. 3079638), Israel Philharmonic Orchestra: 70th-Anniversary Concert (Cat. No. 2055878), Bernstein conducts Brahms (Cat. No. 2072048) + New Israel Philharmonic Orchestra: 60th-Anniversary, Concert, 1996 & Joint Concert, 1990. Picture format DVD: NTSC 16:9 Sound formats DVD: PCM Stereo, DD 5.1, DTS 5.1 Region code: 0 Subtitles: English Booklet notes: English, German, French Running time: 148 mins (95 mins Concert + 53 mins Documentary) | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Ruggiero Ricci - Virtuoso Violin Concertos
Khachaturian: | Violin Concerto in D minor London Philharmonic Orchestra, Anatole Fistoulari | Saint-Saëns: | Introduction & Rondo capriccioso, Op. 28 London Symphony Orchestra, Piero Gamba Havanaise, Op. 83 London Symphony Orchestra, Piero Gamba | Sarasate: | Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 London Symphony Orchestra, Piero Gamba Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25 London Symphony Orchestra, Piero Gamba | Sibelius: | Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 London Symphony Orchestra, Oivin Fjeldstad | Tchaikovsky: | Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Malcolm Sargent Souvenir d'un lieu cher, Op. 42: Scherzo in D minor London Symphony Orchestra, Oivin Fjeldstad Sérénade Mélancolique for Violin & Orchestra in B minor, Op. 26 London Symphony Orchestra, Oivin Fjeldstad |
Ruggiero Ricci is in his element in these virtuoso concertos and showpieces, with both, the Tchaikovsky Concerto (with Sargent) and Scherzo and the Sibelius Violin Concerto being released internationally on CD for the first time. The perceptive booklet notes by Tully Potter include a biography of Ricci and (sometimes wry!) comments by the violinist himself on the recordings, and some fascinating detail on the first movement cadenza of the Khachaturian. All the recordings were made in a five-year period from 1956 (Khachaturian) to 1961 (Tchaikovsky). “He has the clean, clear-cut and effortless technique that is a prime necessity for [the Sibelius] concerto. The reading is straightforward, with no lack of intensity...Ricci is especially impressive in the Finale [of the Tchaikovsky], where the soloist's brilliance comes into its own - inspiring an electricity in Sargent's conducting which was often lacking in his studio recordings.” Penguin Guide, 2011 edition | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Debussy TranscriptionsTranscriptions of Debussy for 2 pianos and transcriptions by Debussy for piano 4 hands or for 2 pianos
Jean-François Heisser & Georges Pludermacher (pianos) | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | A Natural Born FiddlerThis DVD introduces the unbelievable talents of Valeriy Sokolov
Valeriy Sokolov (violin) A film by Bruno Monsaingeon ‘It was in Britain, in the spring of 2003, at the Yehudi Menuhin School, that I first had the opportunity to hear Valeriy Sokolov play. I had only just learned of his existence when he offered to play me the Ysaÿe Sonata. As he did so, not the slightest tension marred the impression he gave of total ease with his instrument, absolute control of technique, a musical maturity which made the fact that he was only sixteen completely irrelevant, and above all an utter abandonment to the flow of the music... I was seized by a compulsion to try and capture Valeriy Sokolov in all the freshness of his youth as soon as possible. So I made this film...’ Bruno Monsaingeon Format: NTSC Language: English Region: All Regions Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Number of discs: 1 DVD Release Date: September 12, 2006 Run Time: 93 minutes Subtitles - English, French | | | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Le Boeuf sur le toitFrench works for violin and orchestra
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| |  | Saint-Saëns: Danse macabre
“It's enough to make you weep – Saint-Saëns wrote his first tune at the age of three, analysed Mozart's Don Giovanni from the full score when he was five, and at 10 claimed he could play all Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas from memory.
There's some consolation that, according to a contemporary, physically 'he strangely resembled a parrot', and perhaps even his early brilliance was a curse rather than a blessing, as he regressed from being a bold innovator to a dusty reactionary. In his thirties (in the 1870s) he was at the forefront of the Lisztian avant-garde. He was the first Frenchman to attempt Liszt's new genre, the 'symphonic poem', bringing to it a typically French concision, elegance and grace.
Charles Dutoit has few peers in this kind of music; here's playing of dramatic flair and classical refinement that exactly matches Saint-Saëns intention and invention. Decca's sound has depth, brilliance and richness.” Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 “Beautifully played performances, recorded in the Kingsway Hall with splendid atmosphere and colour. Charles Dutoit shows himself an admirably sensitive exponent of this repertoire, revelling in the composer's craftsmanship and revealing much delightful orchestral details...Altogether a splendid collection.” Penguin Guide, 2011 edition | | | (Sorry, download not available in your country) | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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