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Prokofiev: Complete Works for Violin / Ehnes
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Prokofiev: Complete Works for Violin / Ehnes

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Composer
PROKOFIEV, SERGEY
Artist
Ehnes, Moretti, Armstrong, Noseda
Format
CD
Label
Chandos
Released
Sep 24, 2013
Catalog #
CHAN 10787(2)
UPC
095115178720

About

This two-CD set offers all the works that Prokofiev wrote for the violin as solo instrument. One of the most sought-after and acclaimed virtuoso violinists today, James Ehnes is accompanied by the BBC Philharmonic conducted by Gianandrea Noseda and by the pianist Andrew Armstrong, with whom he has previously made a number of highly acclaimed Chandos recordings. The distinguished Amy Schwartz Moretti joins him in the Sonata for Two Violins.- Chandos

Reviews

Orchestral Choice "... James Ehnes’s particular combination of matchless virtuosity, sweet tone, flowing tempi and interpretative restraint suits all this music down to the ground... the contribution of the BBC Philharmonic is distinguished throughout ... Strongly recommended." David Gutman - Gramophone magazine - October 2013

“Wow. Everything works here. James Ehnes rarely disappoints, and the playing on this beautifully recorded two-disc set is immaculate. It’s not just the musicality, the remarkable ability to give shape and colour to the thorniest solo writing, but his modesty – he’s a player who knows exactly when to step back and let collaborators take the spotlight… Unmissable.” Graham Rickson – theartsdesk.com – 28 September 2013

"... Ehnes and his pianist give performances worthy of the giants (Oistrakh and Richter) for whom their parts were conceived." Hugh Canning - The Sunday Times - 8 September 2013

Classical CD of the Week "... Ehnes is joined by Amy Schwartz Moretti for an electrifying performance of the duo sonata... In their mix of lyricism and sharpe-edged rhythmic and harmonic piquancy. Ehnes and Moretti are absolutely spot on in defining the music’s character. This is playing that truly grabs you by the scruff of the neck and commands attention... For the two concertos Ehnes teams up again with an orchestra and conductor he knows well - the BBC Philharmonic and Gianandrea Noseda - who yield apt, complimentary shades of colouring, both brilliant and pungent, to match Ehnes’s superb artistry." ***** Geoffrey Norris - The Daily Telegraph - 28 September 2013

"... the sound is terrific, and given the excellence of the performance throughout, and the convenience of having all of these works ’under one roof’. as it were, there’s no reason to put off acquiring this set..." Raymond S Tuttle - International Record Review - October 2013

"... Prokofiev wrote tuneful music, rich and rhythmic, and James Ehnes is outstanding in bringing this attractive music to life." Peter Spaull - Liverpool Post - 19 September 2013

Tracklist 26 tracks

  1. Disc 1
  2. 1 I. Andantino - Poco più mosso - Meno mosso - Andante assai (Assai più lento che la prima volta) 09:46
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Andantino - Poco più mosso - Meno mosso - Andante assai (Assai più lento che la prima volta)
    Duration
    09:46
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Gianandrea Noseda
  3. 2 II. Scherzo: Vivacissimo 03:55
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Scherzo: Vivacissimo
    Duration
    03:55
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Gianandrea Noseda
  4. 3 III. Moderato - Allegro moderato - Moderato - Più tranquillo 08:58
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Moderato - Allegro moderato - Moderato - Più tranquillo
    Duration
    08:58
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Gianandrea Noseda
  5. 4 I. Andante cantabile 02:56
    Track
    4
    Title
    I. Andante cantabile
    Duration
    02:56
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes, Amy Schwartz Moretti
  6. 5 II. Allegro - Tempo I - Poco più mosso - più mosso - Meno mosso (come prima) - più mosso 02:59
    Track
    5
    Title
    II. Allegro - Tempo I - Poco più mosso - più mosso - Meno mosso (come prima) - più mosso
    Duration
    02:59
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes, Amy Schwartz Moretti
  7. 6 III. Commodo (quasi allegretto) - Pochissimo meno - Poco meno mosso 03:22
    Track
    6
    Title
    III. Commodo (quasi allegretto) - Pochissimo meno - Poco meno mosso
    Duration
    03:22
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes, Amy Schwartz Moretti
  8. 7 IV. Allegro con brio - Poco più presto - Tempo I - più presto 05:05
    Track
    7
    Title
    IV. Allegro con brio - Poco più presto - Tempo I - più presto
    Duration
    05:05
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes, Amy Schwartz Moretti
  9. 8 I. Moderato 04:52
    Track
    8
    Title
    I. Moderato
    Duration
    04:52
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes
  10. 9 II. Theme and Variations 04:52
    Track
    9
    Title
    II. Theme and Variations
    Duration
    04:52
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes
  11. 10 III. Con brio - Allegro precipitato - Tempo I - Allegro precipitato 03:41
    Track
    10
    Title
    III. Con brio - Allegro precipitato - Tempo I - Allegro precipitato
    Duration
    03:41
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes
  12. 11 I. Allegro moderato 10:35
    Track
    11
    Title
    I. Allegro moderato
    Duration
    10:35
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Gianandrea Noseda
  13. 12 II. Andante assai 09:37
    Track
    12
    Title
    II. Andante assai
    Duration
    09:37
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Gianandrea Noseda
  14. 13 III. Allegro, ben marcato 06:10
    Track
    13
    Title
    III. Allegro, ben marcato
    Duration
    06:10
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    Gianandrea Noseda
  15. Disc 2
  16. 1 I. Andante assai - Poco più animato - Tempo I 06:33
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Andante assai - Poco più animato - Tempo I
    Duration
    06:33
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
  17. 2 II. Allegro brusco - Poco più tranquillo - più mosso - Poco più tranquillo - Tempo I 06:28
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Allegro brusco - Poco più tranquillo - più mosso - Poco più tranquillo - Tempo I
    Duration
    06:28
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
  18. 3 III. Andante - Poco meno mosso 06:56
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Andante - Poco meno mosso
    Duration
    06:56
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
  19. 4 IV. Allegrissimo - Poco più tranquillo - Allegrissimo I - Poco meno - Andante assai, come primo 07:01
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Allegrissimo - Poco più tranquillo - Allegrissimo I - Poco meno - Andante assai, come primo
    Duration
    07:01
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
  20. 5 No. 1. Andante 02:23
    Track
    5
    Title
    No. 1. Andante
    Duration
    02:23
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
  21. 6 No. 2. Lento, ma non troppo - Poco più mosso - Tempo I 02:53
    Track
    6
    Title
    No. 2. Lento, ma non troppo - Poco più mosso - Tempo I
    Duration
    02:53
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
  22. 7 No. 3. Animato, ma non allegro - Poco più tranquillo - Meno mosso - Tempo I - Poco meno mosso 03:28
    Track
    7
    Title
    No. 3. Animato, ma non allegro - Poco più tranquillo - Meno mosso - Tempo I - Poco meno mosso
    Duration
    03:28
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
  23. 8 No. 4. Allegretto leggero e scherzando 01:24
    Track
    8
    Title
    No. 4. Allegretto leggero e scherzando
    Duration
    01:24
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
  24. 9 No. 5. Andante non troppo - Pochissimo più animato - Meno mosso 03:19
    Track
    9
    Title
    No. 5. Andante non troppo - Pochissimo più animato - Meno mosso
    Duration
    03:19
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
  25. 10 I. Moderato 08:15
    Track
    10
    Title
    I. Moderato
    Duration
    08:15
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
  26. 11 II. Scherzo: Presto - Poco più mosso - Tempo I 04:52
    Track
    11
    Title
    II. Scherzo: Presto - Poco più mosso - Tempo I
    Duration
    04:52
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
  27. 12 III. Andante 03:48
    Track
    12
    Title
    III. Andante
    Duration
    03:48
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong
  28. 13 IV. Allegro con brio - Poco meno mosso - Tempo I - Poco meno mosso - Tempo I - Poco meno mosso - Allegro con brio 07:24
    Track
    13
    Title
    IV. Allegro con brio - Poco meno mosso - Tempo I - Poco meno mosso - Tempo I - Poco meno mosso - Allegro con brio
    Duration
    07:24
    Composer
    Sergei Prokofiev
    Performer
    James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong