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Post Subject: Tschaikowsky, [Violin] Concerto in D, Reiner/Chicago/HeifetzPosted by Paul S on: 12/15/2007
RCA stereo, LSC-2129, 1958
I know it's popular in some circles to pick on the CSO. Well, pick on this.
In this case, Reiner does a great job with a great orchestra. Heifetz is relaxed and in terrific form. His spectacular instrument plays naturally above the orchestra as Reiner neither panders nor "accomodates", and likewise Heifetz. I love this sort of balance, where professionals doing their individual bests make great music together. Something about the climate of respect...
The first movement is voiced almost like Beethoven, but I like it. Second movement is more typical Tchaikowsky tone. Third movement is voiced more like the first. Ensemble work is top-flight; these are great musicians.
BTW, the string chorus is freaking brilliant throughout.
Big sound, if you can do it.
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