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Adams: Violin Concerto/Shaker Loops [CD]

Gidon Kremer, John Adams | Format: Audio CD

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Performer: Gidon Kremer
Orchestra: St Luke's Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Kent Nagano
Composer: John Adams
Audio CD (22 April 1996)
SPARS Code: DDD
Number of Discs: 1
Format: CD
Label: Nonesuch
ASIN: B000005J3B
Other Editions: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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2. Violin Concerto: II. Chaconne: Body through which the dream flows 11:30 Album Only

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4. Shaker Loops: I. Shaking and Trembling 8:25 �0.69

5. Shaker Loops: II. Hymning Slews 5:08 �0.69

6. Shaker Loops: III. Loops and Verses 6:55 �0.69

7. Shaker Loops: IV. A Final Shaking 3:56 �0.69

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birthing something new 14 July 2004

By Bernard Davis

Format:Audio CD

This disc contains outstanding performances of two pivotal works by John Adams.

In Shaker Loops which was created between 1978 and 1983 we find Adams using the techniques of minimalism, but he is already stretching them to their limits as he seeks to hold a vivid lyricism and strong dynamics within them.

In the Violin Concerto of 1993 Adams creates a new synthesis of musical means: of baroque, classical, romantic, early modern and post modern forms and techniques. The overall effect is close to that of music the early 20th century, but it also sounds completely up to date. With the almost continous musical line for the violin that runs through the work their are parallels with Szymanowski's First Violin Concerto. In the second movement, an ethereal updating of the slow dance chaconne form echoes of a warmer version of Avro Parts tinntabulation style are summoned up.

I have found this to be a rewarding disc that repays each return visit to it. There is always something new to appreciate. This is due both to the richness of Adams music and the quality of the performance. This is neither easy listening or difficult listening, it is an invitation to a musical world of considerable substance and imagination. In short here are two gems of modern composition.

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distinctive, inventive, impressive 23 Dec 2010

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I'm not able to compare these versions of two of Adams' best established pieces but I can say that these versions do the trick. Both works are fairly conventional and serious contemporary pieces at the same time. The Violin Concerto is a very effective and attractive piece, full of distinctive invention - even if it does, just occasionally, leave it's debt to Stravinsky a little too obvious - and Kremer's account of it sounds authoratative: in many passages his violin virtually speaks to us. The orchestra under Kent Nagano is also first rate. Shaker Loops is also an impressive piece and benefits from stunning string playing with John Adams, himself, conducting. Recommended to Adams fans and those who want to give him a try.

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A Violin Concerto for The Virtual Age 14 May 2004

By Peter Lagersted

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What kind of concerto would Bach have written, had he seen humanity during the 1990s ?

Probably somthing similar to John Adams sublime masterpiece which seem to capture the Zeitgeist and homour of our time.

This recording brings together America's best composer, Japan's best conductor and the worlds best violinist...so just listen.

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