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Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra|Berlioz : Harold en Italie / Paganini : Sonata per la Grand Viola e Orchestra

Berlioz : Harold en Italie / Paganini : Sonata per la Grand Viola e Orchestra

David Aaron Carpenter

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For this all-Romantic CD, Vladimir Ashkenazy presents works by two figures who were friends and colleagues, as well as musical ground breakers, Hector Berlioz and Niccolò Paganini. The vivacious Overture to Béatrice et Bénédict opens the program with a fine display piece for the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, though the ensemble is soon joined by violist David Aaron Carpenter for the two main works, Berlioz's Harold in Italy and Paganini's Sonata for large viola and orchestra. Harold in Italy is a symphony loosely based on Lord Byron's "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage," with an obbligato viola part that was intended for Paganini. However, he declined to play it because it did not give him enough virtuosic material. As a result, he composed the sonata, a quasi-concerto, to demonstrate his exceptional abilities on the viola. This album offers exceptional renditions of both works, because Carpenter plays with great skill and abundant energy, and he raises the modest viola to violinistic presence and power. Ashkenazy brings the orchestra to a high level of excitement, which is necessary to keep Harold in Italy from flagging in its slow sections. The sonata is filled with intensity and drama, and Carpenter and Ashkenazy deliver a fun performance that concludes the album in a jovial mood. Ondine's sound is bright, clear, and full, so the recording is thoroughly enjoyable.
© TiVo

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Beatrice and Benedict: Overture (Hector Berlioz)

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Beatrice and Benedict: Overture
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
00:08:12

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Hector Berlioz, Composer - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Conductor

(C) 2011 Ondine (P) 2011 Ondine

Harold in Italy, Op. 16, H. 68 (Hector Berlioz)

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I. Adagio (Harold in the Mountains. Scenes of Melancholy, Happiness and Joy)
David Aaron Carpenter
00:15:59

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - Hector Berlioz, Composer - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Conductor - David Aaron Carpenter, Artist, MainArtist

(C) 2011 Ondine (P) 2011 Ondine

3
II. Allegretto (March of the Pilgrims Singing the Evening Prayer)
David Aaron Carpenter
00:08:21

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - Hector Berlioz, Composer - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Conductor - David Aaron Carpenter, Artist, MainArtist

(C) 2011 Ondine (P) 2011 Ondine

4
III. Allegro Assai (Serenade of an Abruzzi Mountain-Dweller to his Mistress)
David Aaron Carpenter
00:06:41

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - Hector Berlioz, Composer - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Conductor - David Aaron Carpenter, Artist, MainArtist

(C) 2011 Ondine (P) 2011 Ondine

5
IV. Allegro Frenetico (Orgy of Brigands. Memories of Scenes Past)
David Aaron Carpenter
00:12:25

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - Hector Berlioz, Composer - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Conductor - David Aaron Carpenter, Artist, MainArtist

(C) 2011 Ondine (P) 2011 Ondine

Sonata per la grand viola, MS 70 (Nicolo Paganini)

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I. Introduzione: Larghetto - Recitativo a piacere
David Aaron Carpenter
00:03:18

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - Niccolò Paganini, Composer - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Conductor - David Aaron Carpenter, Artist, MainArtist

(C) 2011 Ondine (P) 2011 Ondine

7
II. Cantabile Andante Sostenuto
David Aaron Carpenter
00:03:16

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - Niccolò Paganini, Composer - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Conductor - David Aaron Carpenter, Artist, MainArtist

(C) 2011 Ondine (P) 2011 Ondine

8
III. Tema (Andantino) e variazioni I-III
David Aaron Carpenter
00:06:18

Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra - Niccolò Paganini, Composer - Vladimir Ashkenazy, Conductor - David Aaron Carpenter, Artist, MainArtist

(C) 2011 Ondine (P) 2011 Ondine

Album review

For this all-Romantic CD, Vladimir Ashkenazy presents works by two figures who were friends and colleagues, as well as musical ground breakers, Hector Berlioz and Niccolò Paganini. The vivacious Overture to Béatrice et Bénédict opens the program with a fine display piece for the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, though the ensemble is soon joined by violist David Aaron Carpenter for the two main works, Berlioz's Harold in Italy and Paganini's Sonata for large viola and orchestra. Harold in Italy is a symphony loosely based on Lord Byron's "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage," with an obbligato viola part that was intended for Paganini. However, he declined to play it because it did not give him enough virtuosic material. As a result, he composed the sonata, a quasi-concerto, to demonstrate his exceptional abilities on the viola. This album offers exceptional renditions of both works, because Carpenter plays with great skill and abundant energy, and he raises the modest viola to violinistic presence and power. Ashkenazy brings the orchestra to a high level of excitement, which is necessary to keep Harold in Italy from flagging in its slow sections. The sonata is filled with intensity and drama, and Carpenter and Ashkenazy deliver a fun performance that concludes the album in a jovial mood. Ondine's sound is bright, clear, and full, so the recording is thoroughly enjoyable.
© TiVo

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