This page lists all recordings of Havanaise, Op. 83, by Charles Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) on CD, DVD & download (MP3 & FLAC). Generally, more recent releases are listed first, but with priority given to those that are in stock. |
All recordingsPrices shown exclude VAT. (UK tax is not payable for deliveries to United States.) See Terms & Conditions for p&p rates. | |  | 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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| |  | Szymanowski: Violin Concerto No. 1and works by Chausson, Massenet & Saint-Saëns
“Benedetti shows a real individuality and maturity. It's an interesting programme well suited to her excellent technique and tone, which she intuitively adapts to suit each of the works...Best of all though is her stunningly mature performance of the Chausson Poème. This piece suits her playing perfectly and she produces a consistent line throughout as good as some of the greats of the past.” Claire Rogers, bbc.co.uk, 9th May 2005 | | | 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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“A fiery version of Sarasate's Zigeunerweisen.” Classic CD | | | (also available to download from $6.00) | In stock - usually despatched within 1 working day. |
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| |  | Jascha Heifetz, Vol. 31935-1949
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| |  | Itzhak Perlman: Virtuoso Favourites
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