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Ensemble Explorations - Mendelssohn: Octet, Variations concertantes (2005)

Ensemble Explorations - Mendelssohn: Octet, Variations concertantes (2005)
  • Title: Mendelssohn: Octet, Variations concertantes
  • Year Of Release: 2005
  • Label: Harmonia Mundi
  • Genre: Classical
  • Quality: FLAC (image+.cue,log,scans)
  • Total Time: 49:32
  • Total Size: 242 Mb
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Tracklist:

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809-1847)

01. Octet for strings in E flat major, Op. 20: I. Allegro Moderato Ma Con Fuoco [0:14:08.64]
02. Octet for strings in E flat major, Op. 20: II. Andante [0:06:58.14]
03. Octet for strings in E flat major, Op. 20: III. Scherzo [0:04:59.40]
04. Octet for strings in E flat major, Op. 20: IV. Presto [0:06:01.06]
05. Variations Concertantes Pour Viooncelle Et Piano Op.17 [0:09:32.33]
06. Romance Sans Paroles Pour Violoncelle Et Piano Op.109 [0:04:13.73]
07. Albumblatt Op.117 (Pour Piano Seul) [0:03:41.67]

Performers:
Ensemble Explorations [on period instruments]
Roel Dieltiens - cello
Frank Braley - piano [Steinway, 1874]

Roel Dieltiens has just one thing on his mind here: convincing the listener that Mendelssohn was a first-rank composer. Fortunately, on this recording of Mendelssohn's Octet, Dieltiens' Explorations Ensemble makes the case for Mendelssohn quickly and convincingly, and one can sit back enjoy the show. While old-time Mendelssohn fans may be put off by the intensity of Dieltiens' interpretation and the violence of the Explorations Ensemble's attack, it will soon become clear to younger listeners with open minds that, in fact, these qualities represent the real Mendelssohn. The clarity of his writing, the memorability of his melodies, the strength of his rhythms, and especially the power of his imagination are all marvelously embodied in this performance. Roel Dieltiens makes an equally compelling soloist in the three cello works included here. His Albumblatt, in particular, captures a profound melancholy that is not often attributed to the composer. Harmonia Mundi's 2005 sound is plush, lush, and very warm.





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  • olga1001
  •  wrote in 13:11
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I hadn't been satisfied with Octet but this is ambitious but fantastic !
As far as I know, best !!
Their Rossini, 2 albums are also nice, on meetin...
Many thanks