Walton: Violin Concerto
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Composer: Ralph Vaughan WilliamsComposer: William Walton
Conductor: Andr? Previn
Conductor: Simon Rattle
Orchestra: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Performer: Nigel Kennedy
Edition: Music CD
Format: Original recording remastered
CD Release Date: 2004-03-23
Music Label: EMI Classics
Soundtracks:
- I: Andante Tranquillo
- II: Presto Capriccioso Alla Napolitana - Trio (Canzonetta)
- III: Vivace
- I: Andante Comodo
- II: Vivo, Con Molto Preciso
- III: Allegro Moderato
- The Lark Ascending (Romance For Violin & Orchestra)
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Free Music Review: Good, but leave viola to a violist
Hit: 3 Stars
Nigel Kennedy is an amazing violinist and his intonation never fails to impress me. The Walton violin concerto was outstanding, but he plays the viola concerto the same way: like a violinist.
His intonation and interpretation are wonderful in the viola concerto, but he doesn't play heavily enough to make a viola speak. This is especially obvious in the second movement, Vivo, con molto preciso. The sixteenth notes don't speak clearly with a sort of surfacy sound, and just not getting the 'umph' that you expect from a viola, leaving a lot to be desired in tone.
I was also disappointed at times with the balance between the orchestra and soloist. I found myself turning up the volume in places I shouldn't have to in order to hear the soloist, then being blasted when the orchestra comes in.
If you are buying this recording for the violin concerto, I recommend it highly. For the viola concerto I prefer Nobuko Imai's version, or, if you are looking for a budget recording, Lars Anders Tomter's recording under Naxos is wonderful.
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