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Maria Theresia von Paradis, Antonio Vivaldi, Franz [Vienna] Schubert
Art of Berl Senofsky vol.1
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Special Interest, Classical

Track Listings (22) - Disc #1
1. Sicilienne for keyboard in E flat
2. Work(s): Unspecified Sonata for violin & keyboard in D major
3. Work(s): Unspecified Sonata for violin & keyboard in D major
4. Work(s): Unspecified Sonata for violin & keyboard in D major
5. Sonatina for violin & piano in D major, D. 384 (Op. posth. 137/1): Allegro molto
6. Sonatina for violin & piano in D major, D. 384 (Op. posth. 137/1): Andante
7. Sonatina for violin & piano in D major, D. 384 (Op. posth. 137/1): Allegro vivace
8. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 34: No. 10 in C-sharp minor (Moderato non troppo)
9. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 34: No. 15 in D-flat major (Allegretto)
10. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 34: No. 16 in B-flat minor (Andantino)
11. Preludes (24) for piano, Op. 34: No. 24 in D minor (Allegro)
12. Arrangement for violin of Chopin's Nocturne in C sharp minor, Op posth
13. Danse Espagnole for violin & piano (transcription from Falla's La Vida Breve)
14. Berceuse, for violin & piano (or orchestra) in D major, Op. 16
15. Guitarre, for piano, Op. 45/2
16. Caprice for solo violin in E flat major (Sostenuto-Andante), Op. 1/17, MS 25/17
17. Caprice for solo violin in A minor (Posato), Op. 1/7, MS 25/7
18. Souvenir d'un lieu cher, for violin & piano (or orchestra), Op. 42
19. Caprice for violin & piano in A minor (transcription of work by Wieniawski)
20. Dance of the Blessed Spirits (Melody), arrangement (from 'Orfeo ed Euridice')
21. Polonaise (No. 1) de concert, for violin & orchestra in D major, Op. 4
22. Alt-Wien, for piano (Triakontameron)

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CD Details

All Artists: Maria Theresia von Paradis, Antonio Vivaldi, Franz [Vienna] Schubert, Dmitry Shostakovich, Nathan Milstein, Fritz Kreisler, Gabriel Faure, Moritz Moszkowski, Niccolo Paganini, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Christoph Willibald Gluck, Henryk Wieniawski, Leopold Godowsky, Boris Barere, Julian Martin
Title: Art of Berl Senofsky vol.1
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Label: Cembal D'amour
Release Date: 11/29/1999
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Special Interest, Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Chamber Music, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Historical Periods, Baroque (c.1600-1750), Classical (c.1770-1830), Instruments, Strings
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 675754055721

Synopsis

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Berl Senofsky never had the international career expected after winning a prestigious competition in 1955, and the few records he made are long out of print. But these concert recordings between 1941 and 1992 reveal a master violinist who can stand comparison with the best, his blend of technical virtuosity and emotional power heard throughout these varied items. He transforms the slight Paradis Sicilienne, the Gluck Orfeo transcription, and the Godowsky waltz into candied gems. The Paganini Caprices are dazzling, the Vivaldi goes far beyond mere baroque doodling, and the Schubert sonatina flows like melted gold. The sound is fine in the more recent items, better than expected in the older ones. An important disc, enabling us to rediscover the art of a great violinist. --Dan Davis

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CD Reviews

Phenomenal performances REVIEW:Berl Senofsky is one of

12/12/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Berl Senofsky is one of America's musical treasures. Though he won first prize in both the prestigious Naumburg and Queen Elisabeth of Brussels Competitions, he never became as well known as many less talented artists. This CD, all live performances, is a testament to his phenomenal virtuosity and musicality. If you are looking for violin playing which combines the warmth and spontaneity of a Kresler with the technical perfection of a Heifetz, this is it. While dates of the performances are not included, one may infer that they were recorded over a forty-year period. Not to be missed! America's musical treasures. Though he won first prize in both the prestigious Naumburg and Queen Elisabeth of Brussels Competitions, he never became as well known as many less talented artists. This CD, all live performances, is a testament to his phenomenal virtuosity and musicality. If you are looking for violin playing which combines the warmth and spontaneity of a Kreisler with the technical perfection of a Heifetz, this is it. While dates of the performances are not included, one may infer that they were recorded over a forty-year period. Not to be missed! END"

A masterpiece, Not just the music - also the man

Ronald Kyle | Baltimore Md. USA | 04/23/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A thousand words are not enough to describe the artistry in Senofsky and the violin, He brings life to the ears and hearts of many in his flawless ability to play unlimited renditions giving you the feeling that he was the composer. when you listen to him its hard to believe that anyone could sustain such feeling within himself to make a string instrument sing so well. Not only is this man an artist he is the master who deserves much more recognition. As a man he is also a masterpiece, No wonder he plays like no other."