Description
Gidon Kremer - Geminiani, Locatelli, Paganini, Kreisler, Wieniawski, Stschedrin / Originalaufnahmen Aus Der UdSSR / Melodia Eterna LP Stereo 1976
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Product Features
- Label: Melodia Eterna
- Series: Originalaufnahmen Aus Der UdSSR
- Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
- Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR)
- Released: 1976
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Baroque, Romantic, Modern
Overview
This vinyl LP features Gidon Kremer performing a selection of classical and modern violin pieces. The album includes works by Francesco Geminiani, Pietro Locatelli, Niccolò Paganini, Fritz Kreisler, Henryk Wieniawski, and Rodion Stschedrin. This recording is a valuable addition to any classical music collection, showcasing Kremer's technical precision and artistic depth.
Interesting Facts
- Historical Context: Gidon Kremer is a renowned Latvian violinist known for his interpretations of both classical and modern works. His recordings are considered among the finest on record.
- Musical Significance: The album features a diverse range of compositions, from the Baroque sonatas of Geminiani and Locatelli to the Romantic caprices of Paganini and Wieniawski. The modern pieces by Stschedrin add a unique touch to the recording.
- Performance Notes: Kremer's collaboration with notable engineers and designers, such as Jazeps Kulbergs and Gisela Kossatz, adds to the technical and aesthetic appeal of this recording.
Track Listing
- Sonate Für Violine Solo B-dur
- Arranged By: M. Korti
- Composed By: Francesco Geminiani
- Duration: 9:29
- A1a: 1. Adagio Con Fantasia
- A1b: 2. Fuga. Vivace
- A1c: 3. Affettuoso
- A1d: 4. Giga. Allegro
- Sonate Für Violine Und Klavier F-Moll "Am Grabmal"
- Arranged By: E. Ysaye
- Composed By: Pietro Locatelli
- Duration: 13:59
- A2a: 1. Lento Assai A Mesto
- A2b: 2. Allegro Moderato E Con Passione
- A2c: 3. Adagio
- A2d: 4. Cantabile. Tema Molto Moderato
- Cantabile Op. 17
- Composed By: Niccolò Paganini
- Duration: 3:49
- B1: Cantabile
- Caprice Nr. 4 C-moll Op. 1
- Composed By: Niccolò Paganini
- Duration: 6:48
- B2: Caprice
- Rondo Über Ein Thema Von Beethoven
- Composed By: Fritz Kreisler
- Duration: 2:19
- B3: Rondo
- Etude-Caprice A-moll Op. 18 Nr. 4
- Arranged By: F. Kreisler
- Composed By: Henryk Wieniawski
- Duration: 1:25
- B4: Etude-Caprice
- Im Stile Von Albeniz
- Arranged By: D. Zyganow
- Composed By: Rodion Stschedrin
- Duration: 3:40
- B5: Im Stile Von Albeniz
Key Credits
- Design: Gisela Kossatz
- Engineer [Tonregisseur]: Jazeps Kulbergs
- Photography [Cover Photo]: Melodia
- Piano: Hermann Braun
- Sleeve Notes [1977]: Hans-Peter Müller
- Violin: Gidon Kremer
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