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André Gertler, Josef Suk, Diane Andersen, Milan Etlík, János Ferencsik, Karel Ančerl, Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, Czech Philharmonic|Bartók: Violin Works Complete

Bartók: Violin Works Complete

André Gertler, Josef Suk, Diane Andersen, Milan Etlík, János Ferencsik, Karel Ančerl, Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, Czech Philharmonic

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Much like Brahms kept close company with Joseph Joachim, one of the greatest violinists of his day, so too did Bartók keep ties with luminaries of his time, including Szigeti, Menuhin, and André Gertler. Although Gertler did not have the distinction of having any of Bartók's numerous works for violin dedicated to or written for him, he did have the honor of premiering several of Bartók's compositions in Europe. Gertler was also the first violinist to undertake the massive task of recording the complete violin works in the 1960s, from which the present four-disc collection has been restored. The sound quality throughout is generally quite good, a testament to the technicians who remastered the original sound recordings. Given their professional ties, it would stand to reason that Gertler would have a deep understanding of Bartók's music, and indeed his interpretations throughout capture every bit of the Hungarian flair. Where Gertler is slightly lacking, however, is with some of the technical brilliance and precision of Szigeti and Menuhin. There are some passages, particularly in the solo violin sonatas, where intonation is questionable, and Gertler's sound is generally quite thin. Still, the interpretive qualities of this collection far outweigh the technical shortcomings, and collectors will still welcome this rare, complete set.

© TiVo

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Bartók: Violin Works Complete

André Gertler, Josef Suk, Diane Andersen, Milan Etlík, János Ferencsik, Karel Ančerl, Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, Czech Philharmonic

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1
Two Rhapsodies for Violin and Orchestra, .: Lassú - Friss I
Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, János Ferencsik, André Gertler
00:09:49

Bela Bartok, Composer - Janos Ferencsik, Conductor, Artist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, Artist - Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, János Ferencsik, André Gertler, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

2
Two Rhapsodies for Violin and Orchestra, .: Lassú - Friss II
Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, János Ferencsik, André Gertler
00:10:51

Bela Bartok, Composer - Janos Ferencsik, Conductor, Artist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, Artist - Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, János Ferencsik, André Gertler, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

3
Violin Concerto No. 2, .: I. Allegro non troppo
Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, André Gertler
00:16:21

Bela Bartok, Composer - Karel Ancerl, Conductor, Artist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - Czech Philharmonic, Orchestra, Artist - Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, André Gertler, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

4
Violin Concerto No. 2, .: II. Andante tranquillo - Lento - Allegro scherzando - Comodo - Tempo I.
Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, André Gertler
00:09:50

Bela Bartok, Composer - Karel Ancerl, Conductor, Artist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - Czech Philharmonic, Orchestra, Artist - Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, André Gertler, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

5
Violin Concerto No. 2, .: III. Allegro molto
Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, André Gertler
00:11:21

Bela Bartok, Composer - Karel Ancerl, Conductor, Artist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - Czech Philharmonic, Orchestra, Artist - Czech Philharmonic, Karel Ančerl, André Gertler, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

6
44 Duos for Two Violins, .: 1. Teasing Song, 2. Dance, 3. Menuetto, 4. Midsummer Night Song, 5. Slovak Song, 6. Hungarian Song, 7. Romanian Song, 8. Tót Song, 9. Play, 10. Ruthenian Song, 11. Lullaby, 12. Hay-Harvesting Song, 13. Wedding Song, 14. Cushion
André Gertler, Josef Suk
00:12:02

Bela Bartok, Composer - Josef Suk, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Josef Suk, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

7
44 Duos for Two Violins, .: 15. Soldier´s Song, 16. Burlesque, 17. Marching Song, 18. Mentelö Song, 19. Fairy Tale, 20. Song, 21. New Year´s Greeting, 22. Mosquito Dance, 23. Wedding Song, 24. Gay Song, 25. Magyar Song
André Gertler, Josef Suk
00:11:01

Bela Bartok, Composer - Josef Suk, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Josef Suk, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

8
44 Duos for Two Violins, .: 26. Teasing Song, 27. Limping Dance, 28. Sorrow, 29. Ujévköszöntö I, 30. Ujévköszöntö II, 31. Ujévköszöntö III, 32. Dance from Máramaros, 33. Harvest Song, 34. Counting Song, 35. Ruthenian kolomejka, 36. Bagpipes
André Gertler, Josef Suk
00:11:54

Bela Bartok, Composer - Josef Suk, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Josef Suk, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

9
44 Duos for Two Violins, .: 37. Prelude and canon, 38. Romanian Whirling Dance, 39. Serbian Dance, 40. Wallachian Dance, 41. Scherzo, 42. Arabian Song, 43. Pizzicato, 44. Transylvania Dance
André Gertler, Josef Suk
00:09:40

Bela Bartok, Composer - Josef Suk, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Josef Suk, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

10
Sonata for Solo Violin, .: I. Tempo di ciaccona
André Gertler
00:10:02

Bela Bartok, Composer - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

11
Sonata for Solo Violin, .: II. Fuga. Risoluto, non troppo vivo
André Gertler
00:05:03

Bela Bartok, Composer - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist

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12
Sonata for Solo Violin, .: III. Melodia. Adagio
André Gertler
00:06:26

Bela Bartok, Composer - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist

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13
Sonata for Solo Violin, .: IV. Presto
André Gertler
00:05:28

Bela Bartok, Composer - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

14
Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1, .: I. Allegro appassionato
André Gertler, Diane Andersen
00:12:54

Bela Bartok, Composer - Diane Andersen, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Diane Andersen, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

15
Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1, .: II. Adagio
André Gertler, Diane Andersen
00:09:29

Bela Bartok, Composer - Diane Andersen, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Diane Andersen, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

16
Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1, .: III. Allegro
André Gertler, Diane Andersen
00:10:04

Bela Bartok, Composer - Diane Andersen, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Diane Andersen, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

17
Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2, .: I. Molto moderato (att.)
André Gertler, Diane Andersen
00:08:55

Bela Bartok, Composer - Diane Andersen, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Diane Andersen, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

18
Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2, .: II. Allegretto
André Gertler, Diane Andersen
00:12:02

Bela Bartok, Composer - Diane Andersen, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Diane Andersen, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

19
Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet and Piano, .: Verbunkos
André Gertler, Diane Andersen, Milan Etlík
00:05:42

Bela Bartok, Composer - Diane Andersen, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - Milan Etlík, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Diane Andersen, Milan Etlík, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

20
Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet and Piano, .: Pihenö
André Gertler, Diane Andersen, Milan Etlík
00:04:54

Bela Bartok, Composer - Diane Andersen, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - Milan Etlík, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Diane Andersen, Milan Etlík, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

21
Contrasts for Violin, Clarinet and Piano, .: Sebes
André Gertler, Diane Andersen, Milan Etlík
00:07:05

Bela Bartok, Composer - Diane Andersen, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - Milan Etlík, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Diane Andersen, Milan Etlík, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

22
Violin Concerto No. 1, .: I. Andante sostenuto (att.)
Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, János Ferencsik, André Gertler
00:09:33

Bela Bartok, Composer - Janos Ferencsik, Conductor, Artist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, Artist - Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, János Ferencsik, André Gertler, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

23
Violin Concerto No. 1, .: II. Allegro giocoso
Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, János Ferencsik, André Gertler
00:12:01

Bela Bartok, Composer - Janos Ferencsik, Conductor, Artist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, Artist - Brno Philharmonic Orchestra, János Ferencsik, André Gertler, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

24
Sonata for Violin and Piano in E-Sharp Minor, .: I. Allegro moderato (molto rubato)
André Gertler, Diane Andersen
00:09:03

Bela Bartok, Composer - Diane Andersen, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Diane Andersen, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

25
Sonata for Violin and Piano in E-Sharp Minor, .: II. Andante
André Gertler, Diane Andersen
00:10:14

Bela Bartok, Composer - Diane Andersen, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Diane Andersen, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

26
Sonata for Violin and Piano in E-Sharp Minor, .: III. Vivace
André Gertler, Diane Andersen
00:08:03

Bela Bartok, Composer - Diane Andersen, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Diane Andersen, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

27
Sonatina for Violin and Piano on a Folk Theme from Transylvania, .: No. 1, Allegretto /att./
André Gertler, Diane Andersen
00:01:31

Bela Bartok, Composer - Diane Andersen, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Diane Andersen, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

28
Sonatina for Violin and Piano on a Folk Theme from Transylvania, .: No. 2, Moderato /att./
André Gertler, Diane Andersen
00:00:53

Bela Bartok, Composer - Diane Andersen, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Diane Andersen, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

29
Sonatina for Violin and Piano on a Folk Theme from Transylvania, .: No. 3, Finale. Allegro vivace
André Gertler, Diane Andersen
00:01:56

Bela Bartok, Composer - Diane Andersen, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Diane Andersen, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

30
Hungarian Folksongs for Violin and Piano, Sz.42
André Gertler, Diane Andersen
00:08:56

Bela Bartok, Composer - Diane Andersen, Artist, Soloist - Andre Gertler, Artist, Soloist - André Gertler, Diane Andersen, MainArtist

Supraphon A.s. Supraphon A.s.

Album review

Much like Brahms kept close company with Joseph Joachim, one of the greatest violinists of his day, so too did Bartók keep ties with luminaries of his time, including Szigeti, Menuhin, and André Gertler. Although Gertler did not have the distinction of having any of Bartók's numerous works for violin dedicated to or written for him, he did have the honor of premiering several of Bartók's compositions in Europe. Gertler was also the first violinist to undertake the massive task of recording the complete violin works in the 1960s, from which the present four-disc collection has been restored. The sound quality throughout is generally quite good, a testament to the technicians who remastered the original sound recordings. Given their professional ties, it would stand to reason that Gertler would have a deep understanding of Bartók's music, and indeed his interpretations throughout capture every bit of the Hungarian flair. Where Gertler is slightly lacking, however, is with some of the technical brilliance and precision of Szigeti and Menuhin. There are some passages, particularly in the solo violin sonatas, where intonation is questionable, and Gertler's sound is generally quite thin. Still, the interpretive qualities of this collection far outweigh the technical shortcomings, and collectors will still welcome this rare, complete set.

© TiVo

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