Vandermolen
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« on: September 20, 2019, 07:46:09 pm » |
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The CD fully lived up to expectations in all respects. I enjoyed the Ben-Haim almost as much as his marvellously inspiriting Violin Concerto and I had to play it again immediately. When I saw 'Cello Concerto' by Bloch I was expecting 'Schelomo' but this is nothing of the sort - a quite different work from 1954, originally planned for Trombone and Orchestra. Although not listed by Bloch as amongst his 'Jewish works' it has the characteristically soulful/biblical resonances of works like the 'Israel Symphony' and 'Voice in the Wilderness' - great discovery. I have always liked the short Korngold work and this is one of those recording I can play through from beginning to end with much emotional pleasure. Thanks Cesar for alerting us to this fine CD.
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