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| Jacqueline du Pre - a lasting inspiration | 
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| Artists: Antonin Dvorak, Franz Joseph Haydn, Edward Elgar, Maria Theresia Von Paradis, Robert Schumann, Felix Mendelssohn, Gabriel Faure, Johann Sebastian Bach, Camille Saint-saens, Manuel De Falla, Max Bruch, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Cesar Franck, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, Sir John Barbirolli, Jacqueline Du Pre, Pinchas Zukerman, Roy Jesson, Gerald Moore, John [guitar] Williams, Osian Ellis
Label: EMI Classics
Category: Music
List Price: $21.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (11 reviews)
Sales Rank: 4060
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 65955
UPC: 724356595521
EAN: 0724356595521
ASIN: B00000K4F9
Release Date: September 14, 1999
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Cello Concerto In B Minor Op. 104: I. Allegro - Dvorak | | • | Cello Concerto No.2 In D: I. Allegro moderato | | • | Cello Concerto No.2 In D: II. Adagio | | • | Cello Concerto No.2 In D: III. Allegro | | • | Cello Concerto In E Minor: I. Adagio - Moderato | | • | Cello Concerto In E Minor: II. Lento - Allegro molto | | • | Cello Concerto In E Minor: III. Adagio | | • | Cello Concerto In E Minor: IV. Allegro, Moderato, Allegro ma non troppo |
Disc 2
| • | Sicilienne | | • | Three Fantasy Pieces: I. Zart mit Audruck | | • | Three Fantasy Pieces: II. Lebhaft | | • | Three Fantasy Pieces: III. Rasch und mit Feuer | | • | Sing Without Words in D, Op.109 | | • | Elegie In C Minor, Op. 24 | | • | The Toccata: Adagio | | • | The Carnival Of The Animals: The Swan | | • | Suite populaire espagnole: Jota | | • | Kol nidrei, Op. 47 | | • | Piano Trio In B-flat 'Archduke', Op.97 | | • | Cello Sonata No.2 In F, Op.99 | | • | Sonata in A |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
Angels Now Play Cellos February 28, 2008
What can be said about the most beautiful and exciting cellist playing the most beautiful music selection perfectly recorded.
I laughed, I cried and above all I wished she was around today.
The angels turned in their harps for cellos.
cello lover May 31, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Absoluty the best. It is no wonder she was the world premier cello artist!! Can't say enough. If you love cello, and classical music, this is a must have. Her whole collection is worth every penny!!!
99% perspiration November 7, 2006
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
(4.5/5 stars) This is a two-disc collection of musical works, in which the great cellist Jacqueline du Pre plays. The first disc consists of three cello concerti by three different composers: Dvorak (Romantic), Haydn (Classical) and Elgar (Romantic). Very good music, though it might leave you wondering what all the fuss is about. Not to worry: just pop in Disc Two to find out. The second disc contains shorter works by a wider variety of composers. It also might just leave you breathless by its beauty. Saint-Saeens' "The Swan" (from "Carnival of the Animals") is nearly indescribable in its elegance, with du Pre's cello dancing with a harp. This haunting recording should not be missed. Bruch's "Kol Nidrei" is magnificently gorgeous as well. Three fantasy pieces from Schumann, one of Mendelssohn's "Lieder Ohne Woerter" and a stunning Brahms sonata infuse this collection with genuine grace. Since these were recorded prior to the advent of digital recordings, you might hear a very slight hiss on some of the recordings. This is barely audible and really does not detract from the pleasure of listening to it. Each disc runs 75 minutes, making this inspiration last long indeed.
Immortal Legend October 7, 2006
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
As a cellist, I grew up listening to Jacqueline Du Pre's recordings. Even now as a 35 year old, I'm still enthralled by her amazing talent. This is a great cd if one is looking for a wonderful introduction to this superb cellist or simply wants to savor her most well known recordings. Du Pre owned the "Elgar" concerto. No other words can summarize this fact. Other beautiful and moving pieces are here on this disc: Bruch "Kol Nidrei", Haydn "Concerto No.2", Faure "Elegie", Brahms "Concerto No.2". The cello is a difficult instrument to play due to the strength required in both hands. Du Pre's playing touches the heartstrings with both emotion and depth. The tone that she coaxes from her cello is amazing. Jacqueline Du Pre is a legend.
Epitome of Cello June 23, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
As a cellist, I absolutely love du Pre's work. I actually found this CD when I was looking for a modern recording of "A Jacqueline du Pre Recital", a record compiled of pieces done between July 15, 1962 and April 1, 1969. The second CD in this set contains the same songs as that record.
The concertos on the first CD are spectacular, especially her rendition of the Elgar concerto which has defined the piece since she first performed it. The second CD, however, is just as wonderful as a collection of some of the most loved cello pieces. No cello recording complete without Saint Saen's "The Swan" and du Pre's version is the only one I've ever heard that I actually like. "Elegie in C minor" (composed by Gabriel Faure) is one of my personal favorites especially since her rapport with the pianist is obvious and the two instruments blend in a way that makes the piece even more poignant.
Overall, this CD is a must-have for anyone who loves cello as a perfect sample of Jacqueline du Pre's work.
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