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| Israel Philharmonic Orchestra - 60th Anniversary Gala Concert | 
 enlarge | Creators: Johann Sebastian Bach, Johannes Brahms, Johan Halvorsen, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Antonio Vivaldi, Carl Maria Von Weber, Daniel Barenboim, Zubin Mehta, Peter Marck, Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Miriam Hartman, Ariel Shamai, Gil Shaham, Isaac Stern, Itzhak Perlman, Maxim Vengerov, Menahem Breuer, Pinchas Zukerman, Shlomo Mintz
Label: RCA
Category: Music
List Price: $13.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (6 reviews)
Sales Rank: 92261
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 68768
UPC: 090266876822
EAN: 0090266876822
ASIN: B000003G8V
Release Date: March 25, 1997
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| Tracks:
Disc 1
| • | Overture to 'Oberon' | | • | Concerto In D Minor For Two Violins And Orchestra BWV 1043: Vivace | | • | Concerto In D Minor For Two Violins And Orchestra BWV 1043: Largo, ma non tanto | | • | Concerto In D Minor For Two Violins And Orchestra BWV 1043: Allegro | | • | Concerto In B Minor For Four Violins And Orchestra, RV 580 (Op. 3, No. 10): Allegro | | • | Concerto In B Minor For Four Violins And Orchestra, RV 580 (Op. 3, No. 10): Largo | | • | Concerto In B Minor For Four Violins And Orchestra, RV 580 (Op. 3, No. 10): Allegro | | • | Serenade No. 6 In D, K. 239 ('Serenata notturna'): March: Maestoso | | • | Serenade No. 6 In D, K. 239 ('Serenata notturna'): Menuetto | | • | Serenade No. 6 In D, K. 239 ('Serenata notturna'): Rondo: Allegretto | | • | Passacaglia and Sarabande |
Disc 2
| • | Symphony No. 2 In D, Op. 73: Allegro non troppo | | • | Symphony No. 2 In D, Op. 73: Adagio non troppo | | • | Symphony No. 2 In D, Op. 73: Allegretto grazioso | | • | Symphony No. 2 In D, Op. 73: Allegro con spirito |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
For the Handel Halvorsen alone June 25, 2008
I have had three of these cds over the years (now buying my fourth), keep loaning them to people, and never get them back. I actually saw this on tv when it aired and watched with mouth agape as the Handel Halvorsen duet burst from the tv. I could not believe I was listening to a live performance - of course, I'm sure that is exactly what made the performance so electric. Amazing.
Sublime! March 8, 2004
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is one of my top 5 Cd's in a vast collection. I bought an extra 10 for presents. The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO)was aptly described by Toscanini as an orchestra of virtuoso soloists. Its strings are together with the Chicago Symphony the absolute top. Every piece is spectacular, warm and insightful. It is evident that the musicians understand the importance of the event. The Halverson Handel variation alone is worth the purchase. It has to be one the most amazing pieces ever recorded.
 love the four violin piece! February 21, 2004
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this CD, then I bought one for my grandparents. Now I lost it. My absolutely favorite piece was the concerto for four violins. Unfortunately, I've now discovered i-tunes and just bought those tracks. Maybe that's not the best idea, but at least I can't lose it again.
A must-have item ! November 10, 2002
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
A live concert with the best violinist of our time! Superbly recorded. Those who are going to buy this should buy the video too! The video not only includes the interview with the violinist, but also a marvellous off-the-show performance by Gil Shaham. Shaham may not be that outstanding in this concert but you'll see this is not true if you have watched the video, too.Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman's duet on "Passacaglia and Sarabande with variations on a theme by Handel for violin and viola" is excellent !! It exhibits almost all skillsets that could be do with a string instrument and how good they have been handled!! This recording is indescribably good !
Overall Great Recording December 6, 2000
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I wasn't sure whether to give this recording four or five stars. The music is wonderful; there is nothing to complain about in that area. The Halvorsen variations on Handel are quite simply divine and without comparison. The piece showcases two of the best violinists of our day (Perlman and Zukerman) and in this recording they prove that they deserve their title. The Vivaldi for Four Violins is incredibly expressive. The musicians cannot be faulted for anything, however the recording engineers can. This is a live concert and thus there is clapping at the end of each piece. The clapping is irritating in that it takes away the feeling left after the music. In the case of the Vivaldi, someone actually starts to clap before the last note is over! However, if you can survive the clapping, you will be buying a remarkable recording by some of the greatest musicians of our day. I strongly recommend it.
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