Regina Carter - Paganini: After a Dream
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Artist: Regina CarterEdition: Music CD
Format: Enhanced
CD Release Date: 2003-04-22
Music Label: Verve
Soundtracks:
- Pavane Pour Une Infante Defunte
- Black Orpheus (Manha De Carnaval)
- Pavane
- Oblivion
- Reverie
- Healing In Foreign Lands
- Apres Un Reve
- Alexandra (Excerpt From)
- Cinema Paradiso
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Free Music Review: Dreamy Music That Will Captivate Your Ears
Hit: 5 Stars
"Being given the opportunity and honor to play this divine instrument was an experience that I cannot begin to put into words. This recording, Paganini: After A Dream" contains all of the emotion, excitement, hard work, obstacles, and faith that were endured to make this dream a reality. This recording is dedicated in memory of the incomparable bassist Ray Brown and my inspiring violin teacher, Gerald Beal; and to the birth of my niece, Alexandra Collette Carter." ~ Regina Carter ~
As someone who greatly appreciates violin music and the beautiful masterpieces of classical masters Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel and Gabriel Faur?, I find this recording, Regina Carter's "Paganini: After A Dream," a great source of musical enjoyment especially when shared with friends who have the same musical tastes as mine.
In recording this set of nine dreamy pieces that will captivate your ears, Ms. Carter was so privileged to be the first non-classical violinist to play the very famous Italy's national treasure called "The Cannon," a 250-year-old violin that belonged to Nicol? Paganini, a legendary Baroque violinist/composer. There is a classical as well as historical essence on this beautiful album that was recorded in New York City and Genoa, Italy in 2002 under a prestigious label, Verve Records. One of the most respected names in orchestrations and a multi-Grammy Award winner, Jorge Calandrelli, did the exquisite arrangements and orchestrations, with String ensemble conducted by Ettore Stratta.
Ms. Carter interprets some classical pieces with contemporary approach that will captivate your ears - Ravel's "Pavane Pour Une Infante D?funte," Faur?'s "Apr?s Un R?ve" and "Pavane," and my top favorite from this set, Debussy's "Reverie." I've heard so many different interpretations of this classical piece, but this one is rendered in a most unconventionally beautiful setting with its chart based on an arrangement performed by Ella Fitzgerald on Clap Hands, Here Comes Charlie!
I'm so captivated by the beauty of "Black Orpheus (Manha de Carnaval)," a poignant ballad composed by Brazilian guitarist, Luis Bonf?. It is one of the most-recorded tunes amongst legends of jazz, and one of the most beautiful melodies of all-time. With her exceptional talent in violin playing, Ms. Carter shines not only on this track, but the entire recording.
"Cinema Paradiso" and "Oblivion" by Italian composers Ennio Morricone and Astor Piazzolla, respectively, are also two of the most notable pieces executed in a light and breezy manner with Ms. Carter's violin sounding so enormously charming.
The fine musicians who contributed their creativity to make this album truly remarkable and worthy to any music lover's collection are Chris Lightcap (bass), Alvester Garnett (drums), Mayra Casales (percussion), and not to mention an orchestra consisting of cello, bass, viola and harp players. My special mention goes to a great pianist, Werner "Vana" Gierig for a wonderful piano playing, and of course to Ms. Carter, whose superb artistry goes beyond violin playing - she's also a noted composer in her own right. And the piece "Alexandra," (obviously a tribute to her niece) is a testament of her composing skills.
This is one of the best instrumental albums I've ever heard with elements of jazz and classical fusion to make for a unique listening experience. I will most definitely recommend it to any music lover.
"Music is the literature of the heart; it commences where speech ends." ~ Alphonse de Lamartine ~
Paganini: After a Dream Poster
The title of this project is aptly-named. Regina Carter, a Detroit-born, classically-trained jazz violinist, traveled to Genoa, Italy in December, 2001, and performed on Paganini's legendary Guarneri violin nicknamed "the Canon." After winning the hearts of the skeptical Italians, with armed gunmen surveying her every move, Carter played flawlessly, and became the first jazz musician and African-American to the play the instrument. The next year, Carter returned to Genoa, recorded on Paginini's violin and performed a pleasing program of crossover-friendly light classics, South American compositions, a movie tune, and original works. Produced and arranged by Jorge Calandrelli and Ettore Strata, and backed by a combo led by pianist Werner "Vana" Gierig, the selections, while not exactly groundbreaking, successfully show off Carter's impeccable and soulful playing, and the violin's rich and reverent tones. An 18-piece orchestra supports Carter on Ravel's "Pavane pour une infante defunte," Piazzolla's "Oblivion," and Ennio Morrricone's Cinema Paradiso theme. Borislav Strulev's cello co-stars on Luiz Bonfa's "Black Orpheus (Manha de Carnaval)" and Faure's "Apres un reve." For Debussy's "Reverie," Carter delivers some straight-ahead swing. In sum: She came, she saw, she conquered and, she swung. --Eugene Holley, Jr.Classical Music CDs
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