Print and download in pdf or midi concerto from op. Sep 20, 2011 in 2009 alisa was appointed the artistinresidence at the cleveland institute of music, and she has a recording of edward elgar s cello concerto forthcoming on decca classics. Its easy to see why alisa was chosen by the macarthur foundation to receive a genius award she combines a huge talent for the cello with a drive to explore the. The latest in that illustrious line is 30yearold american cellist alisa weilerstein who, under daniel barenboim, has outsold the les. Also on the program dvoraks 8th symphony and brittens four sea interludes from peter grimes. American cellist alisa weilersteins new recording for deccauniversal music classics will feature the music of antonin dvorak.
David loebel conducts the new england conservatory youth philharmonic orchestra and soloist sasha skolnikbrower in a performance of elgar s concerto for cello in e minor. Alisa weilerstein marks her decca classics debut with searing recordings of cello concertos by edward elgar and elliott carter. Alisa weilerstein signed an exclusive contract with decca classics in 2011. Sep 11, 2019 alisa weilerstein joins forces with the czech philharmonic orchestra and its czech music director, jiri belohlavek in a terrific and deeply authentic musical partnership. Alisa weilerstein, cello and inon barnatan, piano by. Mar 01, 20 alisa weilerstein elgar and carter cello concerto. Alisa weilerstein elgar cello concerto excerpt youtube. Joshua weilerstein led elgars moving cello concerto with macarthur genius grant recipient and frequent philharmonic collaborator alisa. Transfer from the original angel stereo lp s37029 by bob varney. Elgar, carter, alisa weilerstein, daniel barenboim. Cello concertos by alisa weilerstein, staatskapelle berlin. I play my music from the itunes database, so it is from disc to receiver to speakers.
Alisa weilerstein performs elgars sublime cello concerto with the staatskapelle berlin, conducted by daniel barenboim for her debut album on. Alisa weilerstein 1982 present is an american cellist, whose love affair with the instrument began she was just two years old. In this program cellist alisa weilerstein probes the emotional caves and corners of elgars cello concerto. A passionate interpretation of this evergreen concerto. Its the elgar cello concerto that has drawn most of the attention for this recording. Alisa weilerstein is new to the summit this season, and she brings her bach to the 92nd street y on saturday. The album explores works created during the time dvorak spent in the united states, and will feature his cello concerto in b minor and silent woods, both recorded with jiri belohlavek and the czech philharmonic. Alisa weilerstein, cello and inon barnatan, piano by princeton. Dvoraks cello concerto with the houston symphony hans graf. Dvoraks concerto with the czech philharmonic, which topped the u. Alisa weilerstein 1982 present is an american cellist, whose love affair with the instrument began she was just two. Cello concertos by alisa weilerstein, staatskapelle.
Elgars cello concerto hollywood bowl hollywood bowl. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Alisa weilerstein returns with shostakovichs cello masterworks. Cello concerto, enigma variations, pomp and circumstance marches no.
Alisa weilerstein in elgars cello concerto concertgebouw. Elgar, carter, alisa weilerstein, daniel barenboim, staatskapelle berlin. 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 elgars. Recorded live november 27, 2012 in necs jordan hall. Cellist alisa weilerstein plays elgars cello concerto on. Alisa weilerstein in an introspective elgar cello concerto. Mar 22, 2017 the muchanticipated album from the brilliant young american cellist marks one of the most exciting decca classics debuts in many years. Whether that gives her special insight into the music of shostakovich is debatable, but whatever the case, this is an unusually strong reading of shostakovichs pair of cello concertos, both emotionally intense works dating from the later part of his career. Paul tortelier 19141990, cello with sir adrian boult 18891983 conducting the london philharmonic orchestra. Its the elgar cello concerto that has drawn most of the attention for this recording, in which macarthur genius cellist alisa weilerstein. The vyo performs edward elgar s cello concerto in e minor, op. Just after a premiere performance of a new matthias pintscher concerto with the boston.
Weilersteins previous recordings include the elgar and elliott carter concertos with daniel barenboim and the staatskapelle berlin, named recording of the year 20 by bbc music magazine. Concerto in e minor for violoncello and orchestra, op. He now returns with a rekindled love of elgar, following performances of the dream of gerontius as well as the cello concerto with alisa weilerstein in 2012 and with a new insight into these works borne of 40 years experience. Dvorak cello concerto alisa weilerstein 2014, flac 24. This radiant performance of the cello concerto was recorded in pragues rudolfinum, where dvorak himself conducted the czech philharmonics inaugural concert in 1896. The brilliant american cellist alisa weilerstein follows her critically acclaimed decca debut recording of elgar s cello concerto with a deeply felt new interpretation of dvoraks cello concerto, accompanied by some of his other bestknown melodies. Classical elgar, carter, alisa weilerstein, daniel barenboim, staatskapelle berlin cello concerto 2012, cd discogs. Dvorak cello concerto alisa weilerstein 1 cd download. Apr 17, 2017 alisa weilerstein is new to the summit this season, and she brings her bach to the 92nd street y on saturday. The war was still being fought when in march 1918 elgar noted down a number of initial sketches, but he then set the work to one side and wrote three chamber pieces, not. Her first cello was fashioned from a cereal box and a toothbrush, made by her grandmother to keep her entertained when she had chickenpox as a toddler.
Between these two pieces, cleveland favorite alisa weilerstein gave an introspective reading of edward elgar s cello concerto in e minor, op. Weilerstein brings her ardent charisma to the beguiling music of dvorak. In recent years, weilerstein recorded the elgar and elliott carter cello concertos with daniel barenboim and the staatskapelle berlin. The weilerstein siblings perform elgars cello concerto in vail. Your music, tv shows, movies, podcasts, and audiobooks will transfer automatically to the apple music, apple tv, apple podcasts, and apple books apps where youll still have access to your favorite itunes features, including purchases, rentals, and imports. Dvorak cello konzert weilerstein, alisa, tp, dvorak, antonin. Barenboim first recorded the elgar symphonies for cbs in the early 1970s with the lpo. Alisa weilerstein elgar carter bruch 1 cd download buy. Elgars concerto is brought together with a contemporary masterpiece alisa weilersteins homage to the doyen of american composers, centenarian elliott carter.
Elliott carters cello concerto is a remarkable piece, with a sparing and pointillist orchestration which dramatically responds to and allies itself to the cello part, creating as alisa weilerstein says, a oneonone conversation. In august of that year, weilerstein made her bbc proms debut with the minnesota orchestra and osmo vanska playing shostakovichs cello concerto no. Dvorak trailer youtube dvorak symphony no 9 new world celibidache, munchner philharmoniker, 1991 duration. The american cellist alisa weilerstein was a russian history major at columbia university. Elgar, carter cello concertos alisa weilerstein 20, flac 2448 2017. Elgar specialist sir andrew davis has recorded most of these pieces at least once before. Chandos offers a generous 75minute helping of elgars bestloved orchestral works in this new album. The guest conductor was giancarlo guerrero, music director of the nashville symphony and principal guest conductor of the cleveland orchestra for their multiweek residencies in miami, florida, each year. Doubly exciting is the participation of conductor daniel barenboim a fervent supporter of alisa weilersteins extraordinary talent since their 2010 europa concert in oxford, in which alisa weilerstein gave a searing account of the elgar concerto. Elgar composed it in the aftermath of the first world war, when his music had already gone out of fashion with the concertgoing public. I fear that many who have this cd may try this work once, decide it is not for them and never play it again. Weilersteins career took place in may 2010 when she performed elgars cello concerto with the berlin philharmonic. The star vehicle, naturally, is edward elgar s concerto in e minor, which weilerstein plays with commanding presence, rich tone, and emotional depth.
Elgar s concerto is brought together with a contemporary masterpiece, alisa weilerstein s homage to the doyen of american composers, centenarian elliott carter. Weilersteins career took place in may 2010 when she performed elgars cello concerto with the berlin philharmonic and daniel barenboim in oxford, england for the. Weilerstein s interpretation is underpinned by her meeting rostropovich a close friend of the composer and the cellist for whom both works were written when she was 22, playing shostakovich for him and absorbing his advice and wisdom. Nov 07, 2012 alisa weilerstein elgar cello concerto excerpt. Solo, a compilation of unaccompanied 20thcentury music. Cello concerto 4th movt alisa weilerstein, cello daniel barenboim, conductor berliner philharmoniker recording from the berliner philharmonikers european concert at the. Making her debut on decca, alisa weilerstein presents three major works of the cello repertoire with daniel barenboim leading the staatskapelle berlin. Petersburg philharmonic under yuri temirkanov on a us tour. Alisa weilerstein is the first cellist for many years to play the elgar concerto with daniel barenboim, and his decision to record it with her is a major statement. May 20, 2011 dvoraks cello concerto with the houston symphony hans graf, conductor alisa weilerstein, cello.
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