Thomas Zehetmair - Niccolò Paganini: 24 Capricci ECM New Series CD

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• UPC: 028947633181
• Product Type: Music CD
• Brand Name: ECM New Series
• MPN: ECM 2124 / 476 3318
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic / Solo Violin / Virtuoso
• Artist: Thomas Zehetmair (Violin)
• Composer: Niccolò Paganini (1782–1840)
• Release Year: 2009

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD (Jewel case in an O-ring cardboard slipcase)
• Recording Location: Propstei St. Gerold, Austria
• Recording Date: March 2007
• Total Timing: 68:00
• Producer: Manfred Eicher
• Engineering: Stephan Schellmann

Overview

Experience the pinnacle of violinistic virtuosity with Thomas Zehetmair’s definitive recording of Niccolò Paganini’s 24 Capricci per violino solo, op. 1. Released under the prestigious ECM New Series label and produced by the legendary Manfred Eicher, this album reimagines these notoriously difficult works not merely as technical exercises, but as profound pieces of musical expression.

Zehetmair, known for his adventurous and insightful interpretations, brings a "New Music" sensibility to these Romantic masterpieces. Recorded in the stunning acoustics of the Propstei St. Gerold monastery, the sound is both intimate and expansive. Zehetmair's performance is characterized by its urgency, spontaneity, and the occasional addition of his own personal embellishments, making this one of the most dynamic and "dangerous" recordings of the Caprices available today.

Interesting Facts

• Sonic Environment: The recording took place at Propstei St. Gerold, a venue famous among audiophiles for its natural resonance, which perfectly captures the "demonic and fragile" nuances of Zehetmair's violin.
• A Second Perspective: This 2009 ECM release is actually Zehetmair's second time recording the full cycle. His first recording was made nearly 15 years earlier for Teldec; this later version reflects a more personal, improvisational growth.
• Technique and Expression: While many violinists focus on the mechanical perfection of these pieces, Zehetmair intentionally avoids a "honey-sweet" tone, opting instead for a gritty, expressive range that highlights the "manic virtuoso chuckling" inherent in Paganini's writing.
• Heavy Metal Influence: The 5th Caprice (included here) is famous beyond classical circles, having heavily influenced neo-classical heavy metal guitarists like Yngwie Malmsteen and Steve Vai.

Track Listing (Op. 1)

1. No. 1 in E major (Andante) – 1:55
2. No. 2 in B minor (Moderato) – 2:51
3. No. 3 in E minor (Sostenuto – Presto) – 2:39
4. No. 4 in C minor (Maestoso) – 5:32
5. No. 5 in A minor (Agitato) – 2:24
6. No. 6 in G minor (Lento) – 4:33
7. No. 7 in A minor (Posato) – 3:40
8. No. 8 in E-flat major (Maestoso) – 2:48
9. No. 9 in E major (Allegretto) – 2:52
10. No. 10 in G minor (Vivace) – 2:15
11. No. 11 in C major (Andante – Presto) – 3:26
12. No. 12 in A-flat major (Allegro) – 2:21
13. No. 13 in B-flat major (Allegro) – 1:28
14. No. 14 in E-flat major (Moderato) – 1:10
15. No. 15 in E minor (Posato) – 2:41
16. No. 16 in G minor (Presto) – 1:27
17. No. 17 in E-flat major (Sostenuto – Andante) – 3:10
18. No. 18 in C major (Corrente – Allegro) – 2:25
19. No. 19 in E-flat major (Lento – Allegro assai) – 3:06
20. No. 20 in D major (Allegretto) – 2:22
21. No. 21 in A major (Amoroso – Presto) – 2:50
22. No. 22 in F major (Marcato) – 2:19
23. No. 23 in E-flat major (Posato) – 2:57
24. No. 24 in A minor (Tema con variazioni) – 4:02

Publishers

• Phonographic Copyright: ℗ 2009 ECM Records GmbH.
• Copyright: © 2009 ECM Records GmbH.
• Manufacturer: Printed in Germany by EDC.
• Address: Postfach 600 331, 81203 München.

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