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Berlioz: Harold in Italy & Paganini: Sonata per la Gran Viola – Classical CD by David Aaron Carpenter and Vladimir Ashkenazy

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Berlioz: Harold in Italy & Paganini: Sonata per la Gran Viola – Classical CD by David Aaron Carpenter and Vladimir Ashkenazy

 

  • UPC: 0761195118825
  • Product Type: CD Album
  • Genre: Classical
  • Label: Ondine
  • Release Date: 2011
  • Country: Germany
  • Duration: 64:37 minutes
  • Audio Quality: High-fidelity remastered recording

Overview

"Berlioz: Harold in Italy & Paganini: Sonata per la Gran Viola" is a captivating classical CD that features the young violist David Aaron Carpenter in a stellar performance alongside conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy and the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. This album explores Romantic-era masterpieces, including Berlioz's evocative "Harold in Italy" and Paganini's virtuosic "Sonata per la Gran Viola," alongside the lively Overture to Berlioz's "Béatrice et Bénédict." Carpenter's expressive playing and Ashkenazy's insightful direction bring out the emotional depth and dramatic flair of these works, making it a must-listen for fans of orchestral music and viola soloists. The recording highlights themes of wanderlust, passion, and innovation, offering a blend of symphonic storytelling and technical brilliance.

Finnish Translation - Yleiskuva
"Berlioz: Harold in Italy & Paganini: Sonata per la Gran Viola" on vangitseva klassinen CD, jossa nuori alttoviulisti David Aaron Carpenter loistaa esiintymisellään kapellimestari Vladimir Ashkenazyn ja Helsingin filharmonisen orkesterin rinnalla. Albumi tutkii romanttisen ajan mestariteoksia, kuten Berliozin tunnelmallinen "Harold in Italy" ja Paganinin virtuositeetikas "Sonata per la Gran Viola", sekä Berliozin eläväinen "Béatrice et Bénédictin" alkusoitto. Carpenterin ilmeikäs soitto ja Ashkenazyn syvällinen ohjaus korostavat teosten tunnepitoisuutta ja draaman voimaa, mikä tekee levystä pakollisen kuuntelukokemuksen orkesterimusiikin ja alttoviulun ystäville. Nauhoite korostaa vaeltelun, intohimon ja innovatiivisuuden teemoja, tarjoten symfonisen tarinankerronnan ja teknisen loiston yhdistelmän.

Product Features

  • Format and Dimensions: Standard CD format, compact and durable, with enclosed booklet containing notes in English and Finnish.
  • Total Duration: 64:37 minutes, providing a focused yet comprehensive exploration of Romantic viola repertoire.
  • Performers: David Aaron Carpenter on viola, Vladimir Ashkenazy as conductor, and the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, known for their expressive and dynamic sound.
  • Audio Quality: Remastered for optimal clarity, capturing the nuances of live orchestral performance with high fidelity.
  • Additional Inclusions: Bilingual liner notes offering insights into the music, composers, and performers, enhancing the listening experience.

Interesting Facts

Historical and Cultural Context

Hector Berlioz's "Harold in Italy" was inspired by Lord Byron's poetry and originally commissioned by Niccolò Paganini, who rejected it for lacking sufficient virtuosity, as noted in historical accounts. This symphony with viola obbligato explores themes of solitude and adventure, reflecting the Romantic era's fascination with emotion and individualism. Paganini's "Sonata per la Gran Viola" showcases his innovative approach to the viola, elevating it from a supporting instrument to a starring role in orchestral music.

Performers' Backgrounds

David Aaron Carpenter, a New York-born violist, delivers a compelling interpretation in his second CD release, collaborating with the esteemed conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy, who brings decades of experience to the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra. Ashkenazy's leadership ensures a balanced dialogue between the soloist and ensemble, highlighting Carpenter's technical skill and emotional depth in this program.

Recording and Reception Insights

Recorded by Ondine, this album has been praised for its smart programming and musical brilliance, with critics noting the soloist's eloquent portrayal of Berlioz's protagonist. The inclusion of the Overture to "Béatrice et Bénédict" adds variety, drawing from Berlioz's operatic works to complement the symphonic pieces, making it a cohesive and engaging listen for audiences interested in lesser-performed viola repertoire.

Finnish Translation - Mielenkiintoisia Faktoja

Historiallinen ja Kulttuurinen Konteksti

Hector Berliozin "Harold in Italy" sai inspiraationsa Lord Byronin runoudesta ja se tilattiin alun perin Niccolò Paganinilta, joka hylkäsi sen, koska se ei ollut tarpeeksi virtuositeetikas, kuten historiallisissa lähteissä mainitaan. Tämä viulun kanssa soololle tarkoitettu sinfonia tutkii yksinäisyyden ja seikkailun teemoja, heijastaen romanttisen ajan kiinnostusta tunteisiin ja individualismiin. Paganinin "Sonata per la Gran Viola" esittelee hänen innovatiivisen lähestymistapansa alttoviuluun, nostamalla sen tukiroolista tähtiasemaan orkesterimusiikissa.

Esittäjien Taustat

New Yorkissa syntynyt alttoviulisti David Aaron Carpenter esittää vakuuttavan tulkinnan toisella CD-julkaisullaan, yhteistyössä arvostetun kapellimestari Vladimir Ashkenazyn kanssa, joka tuo vuosikymmenien kokemuksensa Helsingin filharmoniseen orkesteriin. Ashkenazyn johtaminen takaa tasapainoisen dialogin solistin ja yhtyeen välillä, korostaen Carpenterin teknistä taitoa ja tunnepitoa tässä ohjelmassa.

Nauhoitus- ja Vastaanottohavainnot

Ondinen levyttämänä tämä albumi on saanut kiitosta fiksusta ohjelmoinnistaan ja musiikillisesta loistostaan, ja kriitikot ovat maininneet solistin puheliaan kuvauksen Berliozin päähenkilöstä. "Béatrice et Bénédictin" alkusoiton sisällyttäminen tuo monipuolisuutta, ammentaen Berliozin oopperateoksista täydentämään sinfonisia kappaleita, mikä tekee levystä yhtenäisen ja kiinnostavan kuuntelukokemuksen yleisölle, joka pitää harvemmin esitetyistä alttoviulurepertoaareista.

 

Track Listing with Timings

  1. Overture to Béatrice et Bénédict, Op. 27 (Composed by Hector Berlioz) – 7:58
    2-5. Harold in Italy (Symphony with Viola obbligato), Op. 16 (Composed by Hector Berlioz) – Total: 43:19
    • Note: Movements not individually timed in the recording.
      6-8. Sonata per la Gran Viola e Orchestra, Op. 35 (Composed by Niccolò Paganini) – Total: 12:54
    • Note: Movements not individually detailed.

 

Publishers

Published by Ondine in 2011, with all rights reserved under Ondine Oy, Helsinki. Recorded with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, and manufactured in Germany. For more information, visit www.ondine.net or www.helsinkiphilharmonicorchestra.fi. Unauthorized copying, hiring, lending, public performance, and broadcasting are prohibited.

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Finnish (Hahmoistimet):

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