- C.P.E Bach Vivaldi Tartini Cello Concerto's CD
- Performer: Mstislav Rostropovich, St Paul Chamber Orchestra
- Conductor: Hugh Wolf
- Label: Teldec
- Year: 1993
- UPC: 090317731124
- Catalog No: D101707
- Discs: 1
The music is great for inspiration. One can write easily. The beautiful tones bring creativity out better than most other performances. Indeed, combining Vivaldi, Tartini and CPE Bach was a stroke of majesty.
Rostropovich has the cello crying with melodics, intonation and his masterful skills. The sound cries so much that the soul is satiated yet wants encores. I have heard beautiful chanting and string performances before. The only parallel I can relate to is Richard Tucker chanting High Holy Day prayers: With all his soul and mystical magic provided by a higher power.
The Saint Paul Orchestra, lead by Hugo Wolff is the fitting instrument for Rostropovich. The result is synergistic majesty.
How can I say that the Vivaldi sounds better or less than Tartini or CPE? I can't. As a Rostropovich lover, hearing him play or conduct any sour notes is indeed rare. Here, all notes are "on."
The only possible disappointment might be we only hear 53.54. Should another concerto been added? A beautiful picture can be revisted at will. The repeat button allows for a greater appreciation with each replay. This is one time I wish the scores would be handy so they could be followed as he performs. This would help understand the composers as each wrote their concerto. But, Rostropovich has studied their origins well.
This CD is the "real thing." Come back to the master. Cello lovers and appreciators of good music, regardless of genre will cherish this CD forever. Teldec/BMG's recorders used all their skills to match Rostropovich.
On this CD:
1.Cello Concerto, for cello, strings & continuo in D minor, RV 406 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi Performed by Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra with Layton James, Peter Howard, Christopher Brown, Mstislav Rostropovich Conducted by Hugh Wolff
2.Cello Concerto in D major Composed by Giuseppe Tartini Performed by Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra with Layton James, Peter Howard, Christopher Brown, Mstislav Rostropovich Conducted by Hugh Wolff
3.Concerto for cello, strings & continuo ("No. 2") in B flat major, H. 436, Wq. 171 Composed by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Performed by Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra with Layton James, Peter Howard, Christopher Brown, Mstislav Rostropovich Conducted by Hugh Wolff.
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