- Audio CD (21 Feb 2000)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Teldec
- ASIN: B000031W17
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 122,766 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. I Almost Had A Weakness | |||
| 2. Danza Espanola | |||
| 3. Hyperballad | |||
| 4. Nanatsu-no-ko | |||
| 5. It's A Raggy Waltz | |||
| 6. Jackson, Monk and Rowe | |||
| 7. Piano Prelude Op. 34, No. 15: Allegretto | |||
| 8. Summertime | |||
| 9. Gavotte | |||
| 10. Cabo de Gata | |||
| 11. La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin | |||
| 12. March In C | |||
| 13. Laideronette, Imperatrice Des Pagodes | |||
| 14. Strange Meadow Lark | |||
| 15. Hoe Down | |||
| 16. Bess, you Is My Woman Now | |||
| 17. Cancion Del Fuego Fatuo | |||
| 18. Chanson De Matin | |||
| 19. Pavane De La Belle Au Bois Dormant | |||
| 20. Piano Prelude Op. 34 no. 6 | |||
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Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
In an age dominated by crossover releases, the Brodsky Quartet has managed the feat of diversifying without selling out. This compilation gives you the lowdown on their exploits, including two numbers from The Juliet Letters, their 1993 collaboration with Elvis Costello. To be honest, these don't really come off, the grittyness of Costello's vocal making an uneasy complement to the quartet writing. Björk's moody "Hyperballad", from her seminal Homogenicalbum, does work beautifully: there's a vast potential in her songs, combined with this type of arrangement, waiting to be tapped. The remainder is a mixed but enjoyable bag, ranging from stylish transcriptions of Debussy, Shostakovich et al, to effective re-workings of Dave Brubeck and Gershwin ("Bess, You Is My Woman Now" really tugs at the heartstrings) and even a catchy pastiche, "Cabo de Gata", from first violinist Michael Thomas. Ideal encores in concert, these make an ideal disc for sampling: a welcome round-up of where the Brodskys have gone in this field and where they might be going. --Richard Whitehouse
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Plays well together
4 April 2000
Format:Audio CD
Two aspects of the Brodsky Quartet's art lifts it above all its rivals on the world stage. These four instrumentalists have been playing together constantly since early childhood, allowing a level of ensemble unity transcendant in expressive effect. As if this were not enough, it is uniquely gifted in its rhythmic impulse. Few string quartets inspire the invocation of such words as "groove" and "swing," but such language is natural and unavoidable when trying to describe the natural pulse and flow of the Brodsky sound. A ballroom of five hundred could be moved effortlessly around the floor by just the sounds from these four members of the violin family. Where other quartets may make a more dashing impression of romantic passion, the Brodsky Quartet is far and away the best kisser.
The part-writing heard in this collection is unique to this quartet. Violin I Michael Thomas has written most of the arrangements, giving evidence of an understanding of the string quartet unavailable to most composers, aided by his intimate knowledge of the individual players involved.
On this point one must note that they seem happier to be together, less in conflict, than any quartet on record, with tremendous benefits in the long term. They have many decades yet to live, and the prospect of what lies ahead of them affords this listener compelling reason to live long enough to hear it.
Not long after writing this review I heard that the quartet broke up. What do I know? Don't answer that.
The part-writing heard in this collection is unique to this quartet. Violin I Michael Thomas has written most of the arrangements, giving evidence of an understanding of the string quartet unavailable to most composers, aided by his intimate knowledge of the individual players involved.
On this point one must note that they seem happier to be together, less in conflict, than any quartet on record, with tremendous benefits in the long term. They have many decades yet to live, and the prospect of what lies ahead of them affords this listener compelling reason to live long enough to hear it.
Not long after writing this review I heard that the quartet broke up. What do I know? Don't answer that.
Bonkers Over Brodsky!
22 July 2005
Format:Audio CD
This is a great CD - lots of energy - I am listening to it now and it's wonderful! A quartet that's not stuffy and all that stuff - Give it a try -
All the Best,
Simon
All the Best,
Simon
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