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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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This 5-CD box set is an absolutely terrific selection of Andrew Manze's work. Manze himself is now well established as one of the foremost baroque violinists of our time, and he is equally good in Mozart (and in Beethoven and Schubert, for that matter, although there's none of either in this set). He is also a distinguished conductor, and this selection from his large and diverse body of work shows him excelling in both roles.
CDs 1 and 2 are Corellis' Op.5 set of twelve violin sonatas, played with Manze's long-term musical partner, the excellent Richard Egarr - a very distinguished soloist and conductor himself Corelli - Violin Sonatas. These are wonderful discs of excellent and hugely influential music, played with immense skill and verve. Every sonata is a gem and while not in any way lightweight, they are immense fun, too.
CD3 is The Concert for the Prince of Poland, in which Manze plays solo violin and directs the Academy of Ancient Music in five of Vivaldi's concertos for a variety of instruments Vivaldi - Concert for the Prince of Poland. Again, they have terrific verve and real engagement with the music and it is a huge pleasure to hear Vivaldi played as if it really meant something.
CD4 is the recording by Manze and Egarr of sonatas by Jean-Fery Rebel, a student of Lully and these sonatas show both his French heritage and the influence of Corelli and the Italians Rebel: Violin Sonatas /Manze · Egarr · ter Linden. It is one of my favourites among Manze's recordings, full of invention, charm and grace as well as excitement.
Finally, CD5 is Mozart's Violin Concertos nos. 3,4 and 5, with Manze directing the English Consort from the violin Mozart - Violin Concertos, K216, K218 and K219. They breathe freshness and light into these very well-known works and these are among my favourite interpretations.
In short, this is a really fantastic box of wonderful music, superbly played by some of the world's greatest instrumentalists and ensembles. The recording quality is excellent and the whole thing is a monumental pleasure. I have been a huge fan of Andrew Manze's for many years, and this set will show you why. Unreservedly recommended.
CDs 1 and 2 are Corellis' Op.5 set of twelve violin sonatas, played with Manze's long-term musical partner, the excellent Richard Egarr - a very distinguished soloist and conductor himself Corelli - Violin Sonatas. These are wonderful discs of excellent and hugely influential music, played with immense skill and verve. Every sonata is a gem and while not in any way lightweight, they are immense fun, too.
CD3 is The Concert for the Prince of Poland, in which Manze plays solo violin and directs the Academy of Ancient Music in five of Vivaldi's concertos for a variety of instruments Vivaldi - Concert for the Prince of Poland. Again, they have terrific verve and real engagement with the music and it is a huge pleasure to hear Vivaldi played as if it really meant something.
CD4 is the recording by Manze and Egarr of sonatas by Jean-Fery Rebel, a student of Lully and these sonatas show both his French heritage and the influence of Corelli and the Italians Rebel: Violin Sonatas /Manze · Egarr · ter Linden. It is one of my favourites among Manze's recordings, full of invention, charm and grace as well as excitement.
Finally, CD5 is Mozart's Violin Concertos nos. 3,4 and 5, with Manze directing the English Consort from the violin Mozart - Violin Concertos, K216, K218 and K219. They breathe freshness and light into these very well-known works and these are among my favourite interpretations.
In short, this is a really fantastic box of wonderful music, superbly played by some of the world's greatest instrumentalists and ensembles. The recording quality is excellent and the whole thing is a monumental pleasure. I have been a huge fan of Andrew Manze's for many years, and this set will show you why. Unreservedly recommended.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Andrew Manze was described by the San Francisco Examiner as 'The first modern superstar of the baroque violin'.
True enough: and he is much more than that! A Cambridge-educated classical scholar, polymath, musicologist, conductor: and he's also a brilliantly engaging writer [among today's practical musicians, only Graham Johnson is in the same league]. I have long cherished his Bach concertos, and his Handel sonatas with his regular partner, Richard Egarr on the harpsichord. They are among the most played discs in my collection. This bargain box gathers together five CDs from the 3-dozen or so he has recorded for Harmonia Mundi and presents them as a conspectus of his work: The Art of the Violin.
The first two discs are devoted to the twelve marvellous sonatas for violin and harpsichord by Archelgelo Corelli, and the third reproduces much of a programme given by Vivaldi in Venice for the Prince of Poland on 21 March 1740, and includes his last compositions. This is a wonderfully imaginative way of presenting this most appealing music. The fourth CD is devoted to the extrordinary music of that neglected and still virtually unknown French Court composer, J-F Rebel [1666-1747], a pupil of Lully, brother-in-law of Delelande, colleague of Couperin and Forqueray. In a note, Andrew Manze explains that the three instruments [he and Egarr are joined by Jaap ter Linden on gamba] have been tuned down to French Baroque pitch [A=392Hz], "for a month of concerts, allowing the instruments to relax and help seduce their players into abstaining from from any frightening or monstrous 'avalanches'" before the recordings were made. It is just this sort of attention to detail which helps elevate Manze's art to a higher plane.
The fifth disc contains the 3rd, 4th and 5th of Mozart's violin concertos, written at the age of 19: and it is this which may come as something of a shock to those accustomed to hearing Menhuin, Oistrakh and other more recent globe-trotting star fiddlers in these works. All extant manuscripts have been studied to arrive at an accurate text: but, more than that, the performance style reveals them as a triptych of freshly-cleaned old masters, which persuade us to overcome any prejudices we may have acquired about how they ought to sound.
As usual, Harmonia Mundi's production values are of the highest: and Manze's programme notes - by turns erudite, witty and at times even funny - enhance the pleasure to be obtained from this marvellous collection. May it win more friends for this exceptional music, and admirers for the skill and musicianship of the players.
True enough: and he is much more than that! A Cambridge-educated classical scholar, polymath, musicologist, conductor: and he's also a brilliantly engaging writer [among today's practical musicians, only Graham Johnson is in the same league]. I have long cherished his Bach concertos, and his Handel sonatas with his regular partner, Richard Egarr on the harpsichord. They are among the most played discs in my collection. This bargain box gathers together five CDs from the 3-dozen or so he has recorded for Harmonia Mundi and presents them as a conspectus of his work: The Art of the Violin.
The first two discs are devoted to the twelve marvellous sonatas for violin and harpsichord by Archelgelo Corelli, and the third reproduces much of a programme given by Vivaldi in Venice for the Prince of Poland on 21 March 1740, and includes his last compositions. This is a wonderfully imaginative way of presenting this most appealing music. The fourth CD is devoted to the extrordinary music of that neglected and still virtually unknown French Court composer, J-F Rebel [1666-1747], a pupil of Lully, brother-in-law of Delelande, colleague of Couperin and Forqueray. In a note, Andrew Manze explains that the three instruments [he and Egarr are joined by Jaap ter Linden on gamba] have been tuned down to French Baroque pitch [A=392Hz], "for a month of concerts, allowing the instruments to relax and help seduce their players into abstaining from from any frightening or monstrous 'avalanches'" before the recordings were made. It is just this sort of attention to detail which helps elevate Manze's art to a higher plane.
The fifth disc contains the 3rd, 4th and 5th of Mozart's violin concertos, written at the age of 19: and it is this which may come as something of a shock to those accustomed to hearing Menhuin, Oistrakh and other more recent globe-trotting star fiddlers in these works. All extant manuscripts have been studied to arrive at an accurate text: but, more than that, the performance style reveals them as a triptych of freshly-cleaned old masters, which persuade us to overcome any prejudices we may have acquired about how they ought to sound.
As usual, Harmonia Mundi's production values are of the highest: and Manze's programme notes - by turns erudite, witty and at times even funny - enhance the pleasure to be obtained from this marvellous collection. May it win more friends for this exceptional music, and admirers for the skill and musicianship of the players.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
A fantastic box
17 May 2011
Format:Audio CD
This 5-CD box set is an absolutely terrific selection of Andrew Manze's work. Manze himself is now well established as one of the foremost baroque violinists of out time, and he is equally good in Mozart (and in Beethoven and Schubert, for that matter, although there's none of either in this set). He is also a distinguished conductor, and this selection from his large and diverse body of work shows him excelling in both roles.
CDs 1 and 2 are Corellis' Op.5 set of twelve violin sonatas, played with Manze's long-term musical partner, the excellent Richard Egarr - a very distinguished soloist and conductor himself. These are wonderful discs of excellent and hugely influential music, played with immense skill and verve. Every sonata is a gem and while not in any way lightweight, they are immense fun, too.
CD3 is The Concert for the Prince of Poland, in which Manze plays solo violin and directs the Academy of Ancient Music in five of Vivaldi's concertos for a variety of instruments. Again, they have terrific verve and real engagement with the music and it is a huge pleasure to hear Vivaldi played as if it really meant something.
CD4 is the recording by Manze and Egarr of sonatas by Jean-Fery Rebel, a student of Lully and these sonatas show both his French heritage and the influence of Corelli and the Italians. It is one of my favourites among Manze's recordings, full of invention, charm and grace as well as excitement.
Finally, CD5 is Mozart's Violin Concertos nos. 3,4 and 5, with Manze directing the English Consort from the violin. They breathe freshness and light into these very well-known works and these are among my favourite interpretations.
In short, this is a really fantastic box of wonderful music, superbly played by some of the world's greatest instrumentalists and ensembles. The recording quality is excellent and the whole thing is a monumental pleasure. I have been a huge fan of Andrew Manze's for many years, and this set will show you why. Unreservedly recommended.
CDs 1 and 2 are Corellis' Op.5 set of twelve violin sonatas, played with Manze's long-term musical partner, the excellent Richard Egarr - a very distinguished soloist and conductor himself. These are wonderful discs of excellent and hugely influential music, played with immense skill and verve. Every sonata is a gem and while not in any way lightweight, they are immense fun, too.
CD3 is The Concert for the Prince of Poland, in which Manze plays solo violin and directs the Academy of Ancient Music in five of Vivaldi's concertos for a variety of instruments. Again, they have terrific verve and real engagement with the music and it is a huge pleasure to hear Vivaldi played as if it really meant something.
CD4 is the recording by Manze and Egarr of sonatas by Jean-Fery Rebel, a student of Lully and these sonatas show both his French heritage and the influence of Corelli and the Italians. It is one of my favourites among Manze's recordings, full of invention, charm and grace as well as excitement.
Finally, CD5 is Mozart's Violin Concertos nos. 3,4 and 5, with Manze directing the English Consort from the violin. They breathe freshness and light into these very well-known works and these are among my favourite interpretations.
In short, this is a really fantastic box of wonderful music, superbly played by some of the world's greatest instrumentalists and ensembles. The recording quality is excellent and the whole thing is a monumental pleasure. I have been a huge fan of Andrew Manze's for many years, and this set will show you why. Unreservedly recommended.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
A superb collection, at bargain price
16 July 2011
Format:Audio CD
Andrew Manze was described by the San Francisco Examiner as 'The first modern superstar of the baroque violin'.
True enough: and he is much more than that! A Cambridge-educated classical scholar, polymath, musicologist, conductor: and he's also a brilliantly engaging writer [among today's practical musicians, only Graham Johnson is in the same league]. I have long cherished his Bach concertos, and his Handel sonatas with his regular partner, Richard Egarr on the harpsichord. They are among the most played discs in my collection. This bargain box gathers together five CDs from the 3-dozen or so he has recorded for Harmonia Mundi and presents them as a conspectus of his work: The Art of the Violin.
The first two discs are devoted to the twelve marvellous sonatas for violin and harpsichord by Archelgelo Corelli, and the third reproduces much of a programme given by Vivaldi in Venice for the Prince of Poland on 21 March 1740, and includes his last compositions. This is a wonderfully imaginative way of presenting this most appealing music. The fourth CD is devoted to the extrordinary music of that neglected and still virtually unknown French Court composer, J-F Rebel [1666-1747], a pupil of Lully, brother-in-law of Delelande, colleague of Couperin and Forqueray. In a note, Andrew Manze explains that the three instruments [he and Egarr are joined by Jaap ter Linden on gamba] have been tuned down to French Baroque pitch [A=392Hz], "for a month of concerts, allowing the instruments to relax and help seduce their players into abstaining from from any frightening or monstrous 'avalanches'" before the recordings were made. It is just this sort of attention to detail which helps elevate Manze's art to a higher plane.
The fifth disc contains the 3rd, 4th and 5th of Mozart's violin concertos, written at the age of 19: and it is this which may come as something of a shock to those accustomed to hearing Menhuin, Oistrakh and other more recent globe-trotting star fiddlers in these works. All extant manuscripts have been studied to arrive at an accurate text: but, more than that, the performance style reveals them as a triptych of freshly-cleaned old masters, which persuade us to overcome any prejudices we may have acquired about how they ought to sound.
As usual, Harmonia Mundi's production values are of the highest: and Manze's programme notes - by turns erudite, witty and at times even funny - enhance the pleasure to be obtained from this marvellous collection. May it win more friends for this exceptional music, and admirers for the skill and musicianship of the players.
True enough: and he is much more than that! A Cambridge-educated classical scholar, polymath, musicologist, conductor: and he's also a brilliantly engaging writer [among today's practical musicians, only Graham Johnson is in the same league]. I have long cherished his Bach concertos, and his Handel sonatas with his regular partner, Richard Egarr on the harpsichord. They are among the most played discs in my collection. This bargain box gathers together five CDs from the 3-dozen or so he has recorded for Harmonia Mundi and presents them as a conspectus of his work: The Art of the Violin.
The first two discs are devoted to the twelve marvellous sonatas for violin and harpsichord by Archelgelo Corelli, and the third reproduces much of a programme given by Vivaldi in Venice for the Prince of Poland on 21 March 1740, and includes his last compositions. This is a wonderfully imaginative way of presenting this most appealing music. The fourth CD is devoted to the extrordinary music of that neglected and still virtually unknown French Court composer, J-F Rebel [1666-1747], a pupil of Lully, brother-in-law of Delelande, colleague of Couperin and Forqueray. In a note, Andrew Manze explains that the three instruments [he and Egarr are joined by Jaap ter Linden on gamba] have been tuned down to French Baroque pitch [A=392Hz], "for a month of concerts, allowing the instruments to relax and help seduce their players into abstaining from from any frightening or monstrous 'avalanches'" before the recordings were made. It is just this sort of attention to detail which helps elevate Manze's art to a higher plane.
The fifth disc contains the 3rd, 4th and 5th of Mozart's violin concertos, written at the age of 19: and it is this which may come as something of a shock to those accustomed to hearing Menhuin, Oistrakh and other more recent globe-trotting star fiddlers in these works. All extant manuscripts have been studied to arrive at an accurate text: but, more than that, the performance style reveals them as a triptych of freshly-cleaned old masters, which persuade us to overcome any prejudices we may have acquired about how they ought to sound.
As usual, Harmonia Mundi's production values are of the highest: and Manze's programme notes - by turns erudite, witty and at times even funny - enhance the pleasure to be obtained from this marvellous collection. May it win more friends for this exceptional music, and admirers for the skill and musicianship of the players.
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