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Classical | Label: LINN | Catalog Number: CKD 224 | RAR 3% Rec.
Another triumphant success for director Joseph Swensen and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. 'Under Swensen's powerful command the orchestra gives a fantastically spirited performance: a thoroughly appealing disc.' The Strad
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra is one of Scotland’s foremost cultural ambassadors. The Linn series features performances conducted by Robin Ticciati, Alexander Janizcek, Joseph Swensen and Sir Charles Mackerras.
The Strad
colourful, fast-paced and brilliant
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BBCi
top notch orchestral playing combined with excellent sound quality
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International Record Review
Swensen is a player of real distinction
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Daily Telegraph
lively and zest-filled performances
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Hi Fi +
technically assured and intimate readings
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Audiophile Audition
Swensen makes lovely sounds
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ClassicsToday.com
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it's just about perfect
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colourful, fast-paced and brilliant
more >>
BBCi
top notch orchestral playing combined with excellent sound quality
more >>
International Record Review
Swensen is a player of real distinction
more >>
Daily Telegraph
lively and zest-filled performances
more >>
Hi Fi +
technically assured and intimate readings
more >>
Audiophile Audition
Swensen makes lovely sounds
more >>
ClassicsToday.com
it's just about perfect
more >>
Violin Concerto in D major Op. 77
01 Allegro non troppo(23:11)
02 Adagio (8:49)
03 Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace (8:26)
Hungarian Dances:
04 No.1 in G minor (orch Brahms)(2:56)
05 No.8 in A minor (orch Gal) (2:41)
06 No.19 in B minor (orch Dvorak) (1:57)
07 No.2 in D minor (orch Hallen) (2:38)
08 No.18 in D (orch Dvorak) (1:19)
09 No.9 in E minor (orch Gal) (1:58)
10 No.21 in E minor (orch Dvorak) (1:13)
11 No.20 in E minor (orch Dvorak) (2:31)
12 No.3 in F (orch Brahms) (2:30)
13 No.6 in D (orch Schmeling) (3:14)
14 No.7 in A (orch Schmeling) (1:29)
15 No.10 in F (orch Brahms) (1:30)
16 No.17 in F# (orch Dvorak) (2:53)
17 No.5 in G minor (orch Schmeling) (2:20)
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01 Allegro non troppo(23:11)
02 Adagio (8:49)
03 Allegro giocoso, ma non troppo vivace (8:26)
Hungarian Dances:
04 No.1 in G minor (orch Brahms)(2:56)
05 No.8 in A minor (orch Gal) (2:41)
06 No.19 in B minor (orch Dvorak) (1:57)
07 No.2 in D minor (orch Hallen) (2:38)
08 No.18 in D (orch Dvorak) (1:19)
09 No.9 in E minor (orch Gal) (1:58)
10 No.21 in E minor (orch Dvorak) (1:13)
11 No.20 in E minor (orch Dvorak) (2:31)
12 No.3 in F (orch Brahms) (2:30)
13 No.6 in D (orch Schmeling) (3:14)
14 No.7 in A (orch Schmeling) (1:29)
15 No.10 in F (orch Brahms) (1:30)
16 No.17 in F# (orch Dvorak) (2:53)
17 No.5 in G minor (orch Schmeling) (2:20)
| Review by Audiophilius April 1, 2005 | Performance:  Sonics: |
| Amazing recording!!! I've heard many, many versions of this concerto; it's one of my favorite concertos, and Brahms - for me - is one of the greatest composers. This one has become one of my favorite versions (maybe even the most). It's wonderfull to hear a soloist and orchestra play together that well; they're all part of one big spirit. This version reveals a lot of details (even the finest), while the big/main line isn't lost at all. And about the smaller size of the orchestra; I like it! Brahms often sounds 'too heavy' and thick, even sometimes troubled, when performed by some conductors/full orchestras. But using smaller orchestras doesn't mean you're being sure of getting a clear performance. In my opinion, Swensen leaves the version of Sir Neville Marriner e.g. (with Hilary Hahn) far behind, regarding the performance of the orchestra. I really don't like the coloration and style of playing of the orchestra in that recording. Hilary Hahn's playing, on the contrary, is beautiful. Swensen has succeeded (from my point of view) in making a great and very moving performance and recording of the Brahms voilin concerto. Coloration, choices of tempo, phrasing... in one word: brilliant! The Hungarian Dances are simply being performed with the same feeling for details and long lines. Whipping 'gypsian' drive being varied with moving lyricism. About the sonics... The sound of the recording is fantastic. The only thing I would like to have heard is a fraction more acoustic breath in the rear channels. But that's a very small point. From the deapest bass-lines of the basses to the heighest hights; it sounds very natural and clear! Totally recommended! | |
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