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| 1. Symphonic Minutes, Op. 36 [1933] - Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra |
| 2. Variations on a Nursery Song, Op. 25 [1914] - Eldar Nebolsin/Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra |
| 3. Suite in F sharp minor, Op. 19 [1908-09] - Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra |
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''A satisfying and educative release, one that I would strongly recommend.'' --Gramophone on 8.570833 (Dohnányi Violin Concertos Nos. 1 and 2)
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Eldar Nebolsin, piano - Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra - JoAnn Falletta, direction
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. S. J. Bonsor
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This release highlights how underrated Dohnanyi's music is: most people know the `Variations on a Nursery Song' which has become his calling card, and offers an insight into his style- and wicked sense of humour, however there's clearly much more to this composer worth exploring.
The `Symphonic Minutes' of 1933 are a delight, packed with inventive ideas and brilliant orchestration which make an immediate and lasting impact. Similarly, the Suite in F Sharp Minor from 1909 is a sure fire crowd-pleaser with memorable tunes and virtuoso use of the orchestra.
Though the Variations for piano and orchestra secure a fine performance here, if I was to raise a minor quibble, some of the tempi and musical transitions have a less secure direction than the other items on the disc. Eldar Nebolsin judges his interpretation perfectly, rising to the challenge of communicating the straight-faced elaboration of the main theme, whilst staying on the right side of parody.
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra are clearly a top-notch ensemble under their current music director JoAnn Falletta: all departments have their moment in the sun throughout this programme, and it is the mark of high class band that they preserve their balanced orchestral colour whilst effortlessly throwing off some challenging orchestrations
The orchestra would appear to be blessed with a very fine acoustic in the Kleinhans Music Hall, which receives an exemplary recording.
The `Symphonic Minutes' of 1933 are a delight, packed with inventive ideas and brilliant orchestration which make an immediate and lasting impact. Similarly, the Suite in F Sharp Minor from 1909 is a sure fire crowd-pleaser with memorable tunes and virtuoso use of the orchestra.
Though the Variations for piano and orchestra secure a fine performance here, if I was to raise a minor quibble, some of the tempi and musical transitions have a less secure direction than the other items on the disc. Eldar Nebolsin judges his interpretation perfectly, rising to the challenge of communicating the straight-faced elaboration of the main theme, whilst staying on the right side of parody.
The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra are clearly a top-notch ensemble under their current music director JoAnn Falletta: all departments have their moment in the sun throughout this programme, and it is the mark of high class band that they preserve their balanced orchestral colour whilst effortlessly throwing off some challenging orchestrations
The orchestra would appear to be blessed with a very fine acoustic in the Kleinhans Music Hall, which receives an exemplary recording.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Steen Mencke
Format:Audio CD
As Mr. Bonsor correctly states the Variations have today more or less become Dohnanyi's calling card; still, it isn't exactly abundantly repressented in the catalogues. I was always happy with the disc made by the late Earl Wild (plus the New Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Christoph von Dohnanyi, the composer's grandson) - and I very much still am. This new version, however, purely apart from being splendedly recorded, benefits from a veritable cornucopia of emotions ranging all the way from the coquettishly lighthearted to the morosely serious, and, as an added bonus, it very cogently demonstrates Dohnanyi's indebtedness to Richard Strauss, whose "Burlesque" the Variations at times resemble to the point of pastiche.
Eldar Nebolsin once again proves himself to be an excellent pianist indeed. His Chopin recordings have already provided many a fine illumination, and his performance on this disc deserves nothing but the highest praise. Sir Georg Solti, during his student days a pupil of Dohnanyi at the Budapest School of Music, often descibed him as brilliant - but also the laziest pianist he knew. Solti took paticular delight in an anecdote from one of Dohnanyi's foreign tours, during which in three consecutive performances of a Beethoven concerto he lost his way at the exact same spot and had to improvise the rest of the movement. Leaving the stage the third night he was, allegedly, heard murmuring: "I should probably take the time some day to learn that piece." Dohnanyi may not have known his Beethoven, but Nebolsin sure knows his Dohnanyi - in and out.
The Symphonic Minutes and the Suite are rarely played but thoroughly delightful works, well worth the attention. JoAnn Faletta's direction is full to the brim with passion as well as an admirable attention to detail.
A feast for all senses - warmly recommended.
Eldar Nebolsin once again proves himself to be an excellent pianist indeed. His Chopin recordings have already provided many a fine illumination, and his performance on this disc deserves nothing but the highest praise. Sir Georg Solti, during his student days a pupil of Dohnanyi at the Budapest School of Music, often descibed him as brilliant - but also the laziest pianist he knew. Solti took paticular delight in an anecdote from one of Dohnanyi's foreign tours, during which in three consecutive performances of a Beethoven concerto he lost his way at the exact same spot and had to improvise the rest of the movement. Leaving the stage the third night he was, allegedly, heard murmuring: "I should probably take the time some day to learn that piece." Dohnanyi may not have known his Beethoven, but Nebolsin sure knows his Dohnanyi - in and out.
The Symphonic Minutes and the Suite are rarely played but thoroughly delightful works, well worth the attention. JoAnn Faletta's direction is full to the brim with passion as well as an admirable attention to detail.
A feast for all senses - warmly recommended.
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4.3 out of 5 stars
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good fun
27 Jun 2010
By Adam
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
A quite fun recording, the titular variations start off with an overblown and bombastic introduction which then segues into a very simple (wonderfully played, with just the right amount of irony by pianist Eldar Nebolsin) rendition of a very well known children's tune, which the variations then follow. The humor is apparent in these pieces, and the reasons for this being Dohnanyi's most famous work become quite obvious.
The other works on this disc are good, but less distinctive, the first, Symphonic Minutes, provides five brief movements which are breezy and quick, with fun and catchy tunes.
Overall, a very fun and entertaining disc.
The other works on this disc are good, but less distinctive, the first, Symphonic Minutes, provides five brief movements which are breezy and quick, with fun and catchy tunes.
Overall, a very fun and entertaining disc.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Anything goes - with a little help from a great predecessor
11 Mar 2012
By Steen Mencke
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
As often stated the Variations have today more or less become Dohnanyi's calling card; still, it isn't exactly abundantly repressented in the catalogues. I was always happy with the disc made by the late Earl Wild (plus the New Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Christoph von Dohnanyi, the composer's grandson) - and I very much still am. This new version, however, purely apart from being splendedly recorded, benefits from a veritable cornucopia of emotions ranging all the way from the coquettishly lighthearted to the morosely serious, and, as an added bonus, it very cogently demonstrates Dohnanyi's indebtedness to Richard Strauss, whose "Burlesque" the Variations at times resemble to the point of pastiche.
Eldar Nebolsin once again proves himself to be an excellent pianist indeed. His Chopin recordings have already provided many a fine illumination, and his performance on this disc deserves nothing but the highest praise. Sir Georg Solti, during his student days a pupil of Dohnanyi at the Budapest School of Music, often descibed him as brilliant - but also the laziest pianist he knew. Solti took paticular delight in an anecdote from one of Dohnanyi's foreign tours, during which in three consecutive performances of a Beethoven concerto he lost his way at the exact same spot and had to improvise the rest of the movement. Leaving the stage the third night he was, allegedly, heard murmuring: "I should probably take the time some day to learn that piece." Dohnanyi may not have known his Beethoven, but Nebolsin sure knows his Dohnanyi - in and out.
The Symphonic Minutes and the Suite are rarely played but thoroughly delightful works, well worth the attention. JoAnn Faletta's direction is full to the brim with passion as well as an admirable attention to detail.
A feast for all senses - warmly recommended.
Eldar Nebolsin once again proves himself to be an excellent pianist indeed. His Chopin recordings have already provided many a fine illumination, and his performance on this disc deserves nothing but the highest praise. Sir Georg Solti, during his student days a pupil of Dohnanyi at the Budapest School of Music, often descibed him as brilliant - but also the laziest pianist he knew. Solti took paticular delight in an anecdote from one of Dohnanyi's foreign tours, during which in three consecutive performances of a Beethoven concerto he lost his way at the exact same spot and had to improvise the rest of the movement. Leaving the stage the third night he was, allegedly, heard murmuring: "I should probably take the time some day to learn that piece." Dohnanyi may not have known his Beethoven, but Nebolsin sure knows his Dohnanyi - in and out.
The Symphonic Minutes and the Suite are rarely played but thoroughly delightful works, well worth the attention. JoAnn Faletta's direction is full to the brim with passion as well as an admirable attention to detail.
A feast for all senses - warmly recommended.
4.0 out of 5 stars
One of the better versions you'll find
14 April 2013
By John J. Puccio
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
In the Variations, Dohnanyi presents a children's theme, "Ah, vous dirai-fe, Maman" (known to most of us as "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"), with eleven variations, plus an introduction and a conclusion. Ms. Falletta and pianist Eldar Nebolsin appear to be having a good time with the music, again caressing it gently, with a particularly felicitous waltz section and a virtuosic performance from Nebolsin in the finale.
I wish the sound weren't quite so nondescript, though. There is certainly nothing wrong with it; it's just that there isn't much about it that stands out. The frequency range and dynamic response are fine, but without being too extended. Clarity is fine as well, without being particularly transparent. Stage depth is somewhat two-dimensional, and a slight softening hides some of the midrange behind a thin, dull veil. So don't expect the disc to sound exactly of audiophile quality, just pleasantly relaxing.
John J. Puccio
Classical Candor
I wish the sound weren't quite so nondescript, though. There is certainly nothing wrong with it; it's just that there isn't much about it that stands out. The frequency range and dynamic response are fine, but without being too extended. Clarity is fine as well, without being particularly transparent. Stage depth is somewhat two-dimensional, and a slight softening hides some of the midrange behind a thin, dull veil. So don't expect the disc to sound exactly of audiophile quality, just pleasantly relaxing.
John J. Puccio
Classical Candor
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