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While it is true that violinist David Oistrakh made earlier recordings of Prokofiev's Violin Concertos in the USSR, for most Westerners his '50s recordings of the works made in London were their first introduction to Oistrakh's Prokofiev Concertos. And what an introduction it is: although there had been superb recordings of the Concertos before Oistrakh -- one thinks immediately of the exquisite Heifetz/Barbirolli recordings -- these recordings are far and away the most soulful, the most lyrical, the most heartfelt, and certainly the most persuasive recordings of the works that had ever been recorded. And half a century later, Oistrakh's Prokofiev Concertos are still the most persuasive recordings ever made. Oistrakh's strong, singing tone, his incomparable virtuosity, his thorough understanding of the music, and his ability to make every note carry the full weight of meaning has yet to be surpassed despite decades of superb performances. Coupling Oistrakh's Concertos with Oistrakh's wonderfully expansive and thoroughly concentrated 1956 recording of Prokofiev's glorious Violin Sonata No. 2 only makes this reissue more appealing. And EMI's remastered mono and stereo sound is almost as rich and warm and clear as the best recordings made in the past half century.
© TiVo
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Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major, Op. 19 (2004 Remastered Version) (Sergei Prokofiev)
Sergei Prokofiev, Composer - David Oistrakh, Violin, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Lovro Von Matacic, Conductor, MainArtist - Lawrence Collingwood, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2004 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1954, 2004 Parlophone Records Limited
Sergei Prokofiev, Composer - David Oistrakh, Violin, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Lovro Von Matacic, Conductor, MainArtist - Lawrence Collingwood, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2004 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1954, 2004 Parlophone Records Limited
Sergei Prokofiev, Composer - David Oistrakh, Violin, MainArtist - London Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Lovro Von Matacic, Conductor, MainArtist - Lawrence Collingwood, Producer
A Warner Classics release, © 2004 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1954, 2004 Parlophone Records Limited
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 2, Op. 63 (2004 Remastered Version) (Sergei Prokofiev)
Sergei Prokofiev, Composer - David Oistrakh, Violin, MainArtist - Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Walter Jellinek, Producer - Alceo Galliera, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2004 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1959, 2004 Parlophone Records Limited
Sergei Prokofiev, Composer - David Oistrakh, Violin, MainArtist - Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Walter Jellinek, Producer - Alceo Galliera, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2004 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1959, 2004 Parlophone Records Limited
Sergei Prokofiev, Composer - David Oistrakh, Violin, MainArtist - Philharmonia Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Walter Jellinek, Producer - Alceo Galliera, Conductor, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2004 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1959, 2004 Parlophone Records Limited
Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in D, Op. 94 (2004 Remastered Version) (Sergei Prokofiev)
Sergei Prokofiev, Composer - David Oistrakh, Violin, MainArtist - Vladimir Yampolsky, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2004 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1956 Parlophone Records Limited. Remastered 2004 Parlophone Records Limited
Sergei Prokofiev, Composer - David Oistrakh, Violin, MainArtist - Vladimir Yampolsky, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2004 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1956 Parlophone Records Limited. Remastered 2004 Parlophone Records Limited
Sergei Prokofiev, Composer - David Oistrakh, Violin, MainArtist - Vladimir Yampolsky, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2004 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1956 Parlophone Records Limited. Remastered 2004 Parlophone Records Limited
Sergei Prokofiev, Composer - David Oistrakh, Violin, MainArtist - Vladimir Yampolsky, Piano, MainArtist
A Warner Classics release, © 2004 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 1956 Parlophone Records Limited. Remastered 2004 Parlophone Records Limited
Album review
While it is true that violinist David Oistrakh made earlier recordings of Prokofiev's Violin Concertos in the USSR, for most Westerners his '50s recordings of the works made in London were their first introduction to Oistrakh's Prokofiev Concertos. And what an introduction it is: although there had been superb recordings of the Concertos before Oistrakh -- one thinks immediately of the exquisite Heifetz/Barbirolli recordings -- these recordings are far and away the most soulful, the most lyrical, the most heartfelt, and certainly the most persuasive recordings of the works that had ever been recorded. And half a century later, Oistrakh's Prokofiev Concertos are still the most persuasive recordings ever made. Oistrakh's strong, singing tone, his incomparable virtuosity, his thorough understanding of the music, and his ability to make every note carry the full weight of meaning has yet to be surpassed despite decades of superb performances. Coupling Oistrakh's Concertos with Oistrakh's wonderfully expansive and thoroughly concentrated 1956 recording of Prokofiev's glorious Violin Sonata No. 2 only makes this reissue more appealing. And EMI's remastered mono and stereo sound is almost as rich and warm and clear as the best recordings made in the past half century.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 01:12:50
- Main artists: David Oïstrakh
- Composer: Sergei Prokofiev
- Label: Warner Classics
- Genre: Classical
A Warner Classics release, © 2004 Parlophone Records Limited A Warner Classics release, ℗ 2004 Parlophone Records Limited
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