NEW RELEASE: Joshua's Tchaikovsky Disc in America on Sept. 20
Tchaikovsky
On Sept. 20, Sony releases Joshua's Tchaikovsky album in the
United States. Recorded live in January of this year, this exciting
CD is the concerto as the composer wrote it, without cuts or alterations to the score. The disc also includes Tchaikovsky's "Meditation" in D and the "Dance Russe" from the ballet Swan
Lake.
"Joshua Bell is one of the violinists of the moment, and
Tchaikovsky's D major concerto a deserving favourite, much more than a pop classic. Throw in the shimmering strings of the Berlin Philharmonic, under the magisterial Michael Tilson Thomas, and
you have a combination which can scarcely go wrong. This is a majestic recording, thanks to Bell's increasing maturity; the slow movement is especially vivid and haunting amid his masterful virtuosity in the opening and closing allegri. The plaintive
Meditation in D minor and Danse Russe from Swan Lake are welcome makeweights on a disc which doesn't really need such
an embarrassment of riches." -- The Observer
Joshua (Josh) Bell with the Berliner Philharmoniker
Conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas
Do Honor to Tchaikovsky
review by Ed Vincent
It is hard to believe that a critic in Vienna at the time of
Tchaikovsky's debut of his Concerto in D Major for Violin
and orchestra would have written something like;
"bad for the ears". This is a wonderful composition with
a romantic heart and a sweet melody, and now loved by
many throughout the world. Tchaikovsky's friends and
admirers were also knocked back by the rough review and
fought back, by teaching to all of their students.
Joshua Bell is a treat to listen to and his selection of
music is right on the mark. This album is a feast for
the ears from the first track to the ending note.
Some refer to Bell's performances as maturing, I would
say improving and that I hope never matures. Romance
requires a certain vigor and passion, whether it be in music
or poetry - and staying young helps.
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