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First issued in 1965, few recordings have lasted so well and, in the case of Sea Pictures, carried on getting better. Du Pré's account of the concerto, made when she was barely 20, made her a star overnight and remains the work with which she's most often identified. Her forceful, highly emotional performance won't be to all tastes or occasions but it brings the work to life like few others. Not just the poignancy of the opening or the aching nostalgia of the "Adagio" but the quicksilver brilliance of the "Scherzo" and cumulative energy of the finale are really made to tell. Barbirolli gives marvellously understanding support here and in Sea Pictures. It also established its soloist--Janet Baker and remains the deepest and most perceptive recording this song-cycle is ever likely to have! Baker makes light of the sometimes gauche poetry and awkward word-setting, giving the music a sweep and nobility typical of Elgar at his best. --Richard Whitehouse
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The definitive recording of Elgar's Cello Concerto,
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This review is from: Elgar - Cello Concerto; Sea Pictures (Audio CD)
If you only buy one recording of Elgar's haunting Cello Concerto, du Pre's outstanding performance has to be it.
Words can't really do justice to her interpretation. Other perfomances are just simply inferior. The Sea Pictures aren't my cup of tea. This disc is worth the price for du Pre's performance alone.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Two classics for the price of one!,
By Tim Taylor "Tim Taylor" (London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Elgar - Cello Concerto; Sea Pictures (Audio CD)
CELLO CONCERTOAs a student I was privilleged to see a perfomance of the Elgar given by Ms. Du Pre, and over the decades scince I have owned a copy of this wonderful account of the Cello Concerto. One could try and compare recordings, for instance I treasure performances by Pini, Casals and Tortelier, to name but three!! Ultimately I find I return again and again to this particular performance, masterfully accompanied by Sir John Barbirolli. This Concerto, written when it was, is the essence of Elgar. SEA PICTURES Wow! Janet Baker - I cannot think of any other performance of these pieces, that start to compare with these gems! A singers singer if ever there was one. In lesser hands these songs could and have on occasion sounded trite. But with Sir John at the helm and the gloriously full range of voice that Dame Janet so eloquently uses, we are again able to hear these pieces as they should be given. One last word.....DICTION!!!!What a truly great singer she was.
19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dame Janet Baker at her very best; so is du Pre.,
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This review is from: Elgar - Cello Concerto; Sea Pictures (Audio CD)
I love this CD. It is one of my all-time favourites. Sir John had the capability of coaxing superb performances from both of his soloists. Baker gives what is for me the definitive version of "Sea Pictures", while du Precommunicates the depth, beauty, and passion of Elgar's greatest instrumental work.
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