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| | Paganini for Two / Gil Shaham, Goran Sollscher | | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Deutsche Grammophon | | Release Date : | | 1994-03-15 | | Store Price : | | $16.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $14.99 | | Usually ships in 24 hours | | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Sonata concertata, for guitar & violin in A major, Op. 61, MS 2: Allegro spiritoso
2. Sonata concertata, for guitar & violin in A major, Op. 61, MS 2: Adagio, assai espressivo
3. Sonata concertata, for guitar & violin in A major, Op. 61, MS 2: Rondeau. Allegretto con brio, scherzando
4. Sonata for violin & guitar in A major, Op. 3/1, MS 27/1: Larghetto -
5. Sonata for violin & guitar in A major, Op. 3/1, MS 27/1: Presto variato - Variazione
6. Sonata for violin & guitar in A minor, Op. 3/4, MS 27/4: Andante largo -
7. Sonata for violin & guitar in A minor, Op. 3/4, MS 27/4: Allegretto
8. Sonata for violin & guitar in E minor, Op. 3/6, MS 27/6: Andante -
9. Sonata for violin & guitar in E minor, Op. 3/6, MS 27/6: Allegro vivo e spiritoso - Minore
10. Grand Sonata, for guitar & violin in A major, Op. 35, MS 3: Romance
11. Sonatas (18) for violin & guitar ('Centone di Sonate'), MS 112: Sonata No.2 in D major. Adagio cantabile
12. Sonatas (18) for violin & guitar ('Centone di Sonate'), MS 112: Sonata No.2 in D major. Rondoncino. Andantino, Tempo di Polacca - Min
13. Sonata for violin & guitar in A major (Centone di sonate, Letter A/4), MS 112/4: Adagio cantabile
14. Sonata for violin & guitar in A major (Centone di sonate, Letter A/4), MS 112/4: Rondo. Andantino, Allegretto - Minore - Maggiore
15. Cantabile, for violin & piano (or guitar) in D major, (MS 109)
16. Introduction and Variations on 'Dal tuo stellato soglio' from Rossini's 'Mos?', for violin & orchestra, MS 23: Introduction. Adagio -
17. Introduction and Variations on 'Dal tuo stellato soglio' from Rossini's 'Mos?', for violin & orchestra, MS 23: Th?me. Tempo alla Marc
18. Introduction and Variations on 'Dal tuo stellato soglio' from Rossini's 'Mos?', for violin & orchestra, MS 23: Var.1 -
19. Introduction and Variations on 'Dal tuo stellato soglio' from Rossini's 'Mos?', for violin & orchestra, MS 23: Var. 2. Vigoroso -
20. Introduction and Variations on 'Dal tuo stellato soglio' from Rossini's 'Mos?', for violin & orchestra, MS 23: Var. 3 -
21. Introduction and Variations on 'Dal tuo stellato soglio' from Rossini's 'Mos?', for violin & orchestra, MS 23: Finale
22. Moto perpetuo, for violin & guitar (or orchestra) in C major, Op. 11, MS 72
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 Not Accardo
Submitted on: 2009-05-11 |
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Gil Shaham, like so many of today's concert violinists, is so good he's scary (I know, I said that about Vadim Repin, too). They're nearly all in that "too good to be real" category.
BUT - I had to give it four stars, not five, as I firmly believe that Salvatore Accardo is the best when it comes to Paganini. Let's face it, Gil Shaham is great whatever he's playing; take "Butterfly Lovers" for example.
On a related note (pun intended), I have an all black, full-sized violin I can let you have for next to nothing. No, on second thought, I think I'll keep practicing. |
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 Wow, I don't know what to say
Submitted on: 2008-05-05 |
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| ...except...this is some of THE most beautiful music you will hear in your lifetime. "Classic" and "Classical", without the pretention of some other old music. That's pretty much all I have. It can make you cry! |
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A great CD
Submitted on: 2006-02-02 |
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This collection of Paganini's music has it all. Great playing from both soloists, full of passion and presence, great recording, well balanced - a must for this kind of music and great pieces, all coming to life by Gil Shaham.
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Aristocratic Playing
Submitted on: 2002-03-03 |
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| This is a delightful cd that still sets the standard for these varied violin/guitar pieces even though they were recorded in November '92. Gil Shaham plays with an aristocratic charm that makes every piece sound so refreshing and witty; he has imbued into these Paganini works the purest violin tones and cleanest approach of everyone who has tackled the same works including Monica Huggett's recordings on Harmonia Mundi and the inexpensive Naxos recordings. Indeed while listening to both Huggett's and Shaham's interpretations of the "Sonata Concertata", I prefer the latter simply because it is so much more refined; Huggett's playing seems more raw and less polished even though there may appear to be more energy. Huggett plays the piece as if it was a Baroque Miniature Masterpiece; Shaham plays it in the Classical Mold full of romance and feeling- imparting a greater degree of mystery and spirituality. Shaham makes every note sound just right and no quips with the interpretation; his refinement of technique reminds me of a young Arthur Grumiaux but with a even greater sense of mastery and control. It is an interesting fact that Paganini wrote over 100 solo pieces for the guitar even though he is now known primarily for his violin works. Paganini is believed to have used the guitar as the instrument of choice during composition. Although his guitar pieces do not approach the virtuosic exuberance of the more famous violin counterparts such as the "24 Caprices", they define an intimate and private Paganini; one who indulges in a more relaxed and quiet setting- away from the fireworks of the stage performances. However make no mistake- many of these pieces from this recording are meant to be played with a lot of fire and splendid bowtapping such as the "Moto Perpetuo" (the last selection) and Shaham's rhythmic attack never slackens even in the most demanding passages. "Paganini for Two" on first glance sounds like any other recording made especially for background dinner music (even the tiny sticker on the packaging highlights this point!)but there is a lot of lyrical refinement for even the serious Paganini collector and classical music lover. A number of Sonatas are included although at times the guitar plays a lesser role. I would have preferred to see the entire "Grand Sonata" appear in this recording but only the "Romance" from it- a very short four and a half minute piece is included. The rest of the programme if not generous is still varied and interesting- stretching slightly over 60 minutes. All this talk of Shaham certainly does not detract from the wonderful accompaniment provided by veteran guitarist Goran Sollscher who was known previously for his luminous recordings of the Bach Lute suites (also on DG)and refreshing interpretations of even the music of the Beatles! You can hear every one of Sollscher's notes and this partnership is certainly a very successful one. To cap it all off, the sound is crystal clear with a lot of depth and proper soundstaging. The violin and guitar sound very holographic and on a good hi-fi equipment, this disc can be worthy of demonstration material. A Solid 5 Star Recommendation? You bet! |
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passion in a cage
Submitted on: 2000-03-22 |
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| I wonder what the musicians on this record could do, if they really let themselves go! Here we have so much brilliant skill, and Shaham & Söllcher could easily exchange a bit of it for some rage and tears. Then it should have been a six star rating on this record! |
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