Track Listings (10) - Disc #1| All Artists: Haydn, Pieter Wspelwey Title: Cello Concerto in C Members Wishing: 1 Total Copies: 0 Label: Channel Classics Nl Release Date: 1/1/1995 Album Type: Import Genre: Classical Styles: Forms & Genres, Concertos, Instruments, Strings, Symphonies Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 723385739524 |
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Haydn's two cello concertos have always been dearly loved by cellists, and the first one (in C) was the outstanding musical discovery of the 1950s. It is an earlier but finer work than the Concerto in D (No. 2), although... more » |
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Amazon.com Haydn's two cello concertos have always been dearly loved by cellists, and the first one (in C) was the outstanding musical discovery of the 1950s. It is an earlier but finer work than the Concerto in D (No. 2), although, to be fair to Haydn, the Second Concerto is most often performed in later editors' horrible arrangements that obscure many of the finer qualities of the original. Here, played by an enthusiastic band of period-instrument folks, they have more energy and color than you could possibly imagine. At its very best, the "authentic" instrument approach really can make the music sound fresh and new. Pieter Wispelwey and Florilegium get full credit for treating these concertos with the vitality and commitment that they deserve. --David Hurwitz Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsGood recording of a great work Jonathan J. Casey | the twin cities | 07/19/2000 (4 out of 5 stars) "Haydn's cello concerto in C is one of my favorite works from the classical period, and Florilegium perform a brisk, spirited rendition of it. I believe this is the only period instruments recording currently available on the market - which is too bad. Wispelwey is an excellent soloist, though, and while his cadenza is peculiarly modern sounding, the playing throughout is delicious. Tempos are distressingly breakneck (the final allegro molto is the fastest I've ever heard) but this can be a lot of fun if you don't get too uptight about it. The chamber transcription of Symphony 104 is an odd choice for a coupling, and while the players are all very skilled and have a fine sound, the main draw here is the C major concerto. Rostropovich's recording with the ASMF is a steel-string rendition that is fairly colorful, but you're much better off with this flashy but well-considered period performance."
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