Benjamin Schmid, Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra - Wieniawski / Szymanowski: Violin Concertos / Lutoslawski: Chain 2 (2007)
BAND/ARTIST: Benjamin Schmid, Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra
- Title: Wieniawski / Szymanowski: Violin Concertos / Lutoslawski: Chain 2
- Year Of Release: 2007
- Label: Oehms Classics
- Genre: Classical
- Quality: flac lossless (tracks)
- Total Time: 01:00:22
- Total Size: 277 mb
- WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist
01. Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 22: I. Allegro moderato
02. Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 22: II. Romance: Andante non troppo
03. Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 22: III. Allegro con fuoco-Allegro moderato
04. Violin Concerto No. 2, Op. 61 (14732)
05. Chain II: Ad libitum
06. Chain II: A battuta
07. Chain II: Ad libitum
08. Chain II: A battuta-Ad libitum-A battuta
Violinist Benjamin Schmid's choice of repertoire for this Oehms Classics album is perfectly selected for a number of reasons. For starters, the chronological sequence from Wieniawski to Szymanowski to Lutoslawski brilliantly showcases the often underappreciated lineage of great Polish composers. The works of these three giants are ideally suited to Schmid's own musical career, which synthesizes performances of both classical and jazz compositions. Even the clearly Romantic Second Concerto of Wieniawski has improvisatory characteristics with its frequent allowance for tempo rubato. Schmid takes rubato to the extreme -- almost too much at times -- but is impeccably followed by Daniel Raiskin and the Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra. On the other end of the spectrum is the Lutoslawski Chain 2 -- Dialogue for Violin and Orchestra, which goes well beyond rubato and actually calls for ad lib sections from the soloist. It is here the skills honed in Schmid's two-edged career are truly allowed to shine. Although possessing dazzling technique, impeccable intonation, and deep musical understanding, Schmid's sound is surprisingly weak. Even with thinly scored, pianissimo orchestral backdrops, his playing is often difficult to hear; in louder sections, it can become completely absent. Still, the terrific repertoire and the otherwise brilliant performances make this album a suitable choice for most collections.
01. Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 22: I. Allegro moderato
02. Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 22: II. Romance: Andante non troppo
03. Violin Concerto No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 22: III. Allegro con fuoco-Allegro moderato
04. Violin Concerto No. 2, Op. 61 (14732)
05. Chain II: Ad libitum
06. Chain II: A battuta
07. Chain II: Ad libitum
08. Chain II: A battuta-Ad libitum-A battuta
Violinist Benjamin Schmid's choice of repertoire for this Oehms Classics album is perfectly selected for a number of reasons. For starters, the chronological sequence from Wieniawski to Szymanowski to Lutoslawski brilliantly showcases the often underappreciated lineage of great Polish composers. The works of these three giants are ideally suited to Schmid's own musical career, which synthesizes performances of both classical and jazz compositions. Even the clearly Romantic Second Concerto of Wieniawski has improvisatory characteristics with its frequent allowance for tempo rubato. Schmid takes rubato to the extreme -- almost too much at times -- but is impeccably followed by Daniel Raiskin and the Wroclaw Philharmonic Orchestra. On the other end of the spectrum is the Lutoslawski Chain 2 -- Dialogue for Violin and Orchestra, which goes well beyond rubato and actually calls for ad lib sections from the soloist. It is here the skills honed in Schmid's two-edged career are truly allowed to shine. Although possessing dazzling technique, impeccable intonation, and deep musical understanding, Schmid's sound is surprisingly weak. Even with thinly scored, pianissimo orchestral backdrops, his playing is often difficult to hear; in louder sections, it can become completely absent. Still, the terrific repertoire and the otherwise brilliant performances make this album a suitable choice for most collections.
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