Alisa Weilerstein, Jiri Belohlavek – Dvořák: Cello Concerto, Rondo, Silent Woods (2014) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Alisa Weilerstein, Jiri Belohlavek – Dvořák: Cello Concerto, Rondo, Silent Woods (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:07:06 minutes | 1,33 GB | Genre: Classical
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American cellist Alisa Weilerstein, described by BBC Music Magazine as one of the most extraordinary soloists of her generation, follows her critically acclaimed Decca debut recording of Elgar s Cello Concerto with a vital new interpretation of Dvorak s Cello Concerto, coupled with some of his best-known melodies.

This Dvorak recording casts visionary light on the Czech composer s epic concerto, connecting directly with its passionate heart.

Alisa Weilerstein s all-Dvorak programme includes the haunting melody from his New World Symphony, popularly known as Going Home; his song Lasst mich allein, the beautiful Silent Woods and more…

This album captures the essential spirit of one of the greatest of all Romantic composers, reflecting Dvorak s deep-rooted love for his homeland

Alisa Weilerstein joins forces with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and its Czech Music Director, Jiøí Bìlohlávek in a terrific and deeply authentic musical partnership. This radiant performance of the Cello Concerto was recorded in Prague s Rudolfinum, where Dvorak himself conducted the Czech Philharmonic s inaugural concert in 1896. Other works on the album recorded in the USA Dvorak s adopted second homeland include Rondo in G minor, Songs My Mother Taught Me and Slavonic Dance No.8

Tracklist:

01. Alisa Weilerstein – Cello Concerto in B minor, Op.104 – 1. Allegro (14:42)
02. Alisa Weilerstein – Cello Concerto in B minor, Op.104 – 2. Adagio ma non troppo (11:23)
03. Alisa Weilerstein – Cello Concerto in B minor, Op.104 – 3. Finale (Allegro moderato) (12:36)
04. Alisa Weilerstein – Lasst Mich Alein, Op.82 (04:18)
05. Alisa Weilerstein – Rondo in G minor, Op.94 – version for Cello and Piano (06:57)
06. Alisa Weilerstein – Goin’ Home (05:42)
07. Alisa Weilerstein – Songs My Mother Taught Me, Op.55 No.4 (02:14)
08. Alisa Weilerstein – Silent Woods, Op.68/5 – version for Cello and Piano (05:03)
09. Alisa Weilerstein – Slavonic Dance No. 8 in G minor Op. 46, No. 8 (04:08)

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