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Walton: Violin Concerto / Viola Concerto

William Walton (Composer), André Previn (Conductor), Nigel Kennedy (Artist), Format: Audio CD

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1	Viola Concerto: I: Andante comodo
2	Viola Concerto: II: Vivo, con molto preciso
3	Viola Concerto: III: Allegro moderato
4	Violin Concerto: I: Andante Tranquillo
5	Violin Concerto: II: Presto capriccioso alla napolitana-Trio (Canzonetta)-Tempo I
6	Violin Concerto: III: Vivace

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Like his teacher Yehudi Menuhin before him, the artist formerly known as "Nige" proves to be an uncommonly dab performer on the viola. He certainly has the full measure of the 26-year-old Walton's astonishingly mature concerto (unquestionably the finest of the composer's three), penetrating to its bitter-sweet core with devastating emotional candour. Similarly, Kennedy's bitingly intense reading of the yearningly lyrical Violin Concerto earns the warmest plaudits in its characterful involvement and edge-of-seat spontaneity. If Aston Villa's most famous fan doesn't quite match the technical wizardry and golden tone displayed by dedicatee Jascha Heifetz in both of his legendary versions (from 1940 with Sir Eugene Goossens and the Cincinatti Symphony Orchestra on Biddulph, or the 1950 recording with the composer directing the Philharmonia on mid-price RCA), his is a commanding presence none the less. Few living conductors can boast such impeccable Waltonian credentials as Andrè Previn, and he shapes both concertos to the manner born, whilst at the same time procuring playing of the highest quality from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. EMI's Abbey Road sonics are wonderfully ripe and true, and this is indeed a peach of a coupling. --Andrew Achenbach

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Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.3 x 12.4 x 1.1 cm; 0.28 Grams
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ EMI Classical
Manufacturer reference ‏ : ‎ 077774962827
Label ‏ : ‎ EMI Classical
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000002RQT
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Miss S. M. Haslam

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Harold the Barrel

Kennedy is masterful in these masterpieces.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 March 2016

In the summer of 1989 or 1990 (can't remember which) I went to see Kennedy play the Walton Viola Concerto at the Proms with Andre Previn conducting. I remember, while queuing, Previn coming out for a cigarette and ambling along the queue and chatting with the Promenaders - can't imagine Bieber doing that! Anyway, this concert was Kennedy's public debut playing the viola and I didn't know the concerto at the time, but there was enough in the music to pique my interest. I subsequently bought the CD (recorded around the same time) and the Viola Concerto has become a desert island disc for me. What a wonderful work and what a wonderful performance. The concerto is full of achingly memorable themes, touching on all sorts of emotions: melancholy, sadness, joy, excitement. Walton balances the dynamics of the instrument with the orchestra masterfully and this is right up with the best of other English concertos.

Forget the punk image that Kennedy has portrayed - he can really play and along with the Elgar disc, this may be his finest classical recording.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 February 2016

This is a classic recording of two fantastic concertos - in combination, I would say they are unbeatable on all fronts. Nigel Kennedy has always excelled at Elgar and his feel for Walton takes you into the music just as completely; it is playing with real soul. The beauty of his tone, whether on the violin or the viola, is superbly matched against Walton's textures - wind solos coming through to amazing effect in the passages of counterpoint, of which there are many - the bass clarinet, for instance, setting up the rocking rhythm that seems to inspire the viola to such a heartrending return to the opening melody in the cadenza of that concerto. Or the opening of the Violin Concerto, phrased with such love for the music, such poignancy and longing ... That music is also recalled in an accompanied cadenza, given the most thrilling, exultant treatment in double stops, as if the body of the violin might burst for sheer inexpressible love. The two works make for an inspired pairing, and obviously score over single versions coupled with other composers - there is so much that is parallel, but written ten years apart (1929 and 1939). The viola work is more introverted, essentially, perhaps sadder, absolutely like chamber music, and nodding to Prokofiev's 1st Violin Concerto, it seems. But the false relations on which it is based sound very English. It has everything in terms of what the tone of the solo instrument can create, all played absolutely from the heart by Kennedy. The Royal Philharmonic give him wonderful backing under the baton of Andre Previn, who has always had a particular feel for the composer. The Violin Concerto is more gleaming and virtuosic, perhaps reflecting its dedication to Heifetz. The ultra-virtuoso Scherzo sounds even harder than the comparable movement in the earlier work - it fairly skitters with a superb spikiness, there is so much air between the notes, yet that air is charged to the hilt - it is anything but empty space, however big! Altogether it is an amazing experience to listen to this and hear undeniable proof that Walton is up there with the greatest figures in 20th century music.

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I. Giles

Arguably the best option for this coupling although not necessarily the best of either

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 December 2013

This disc, well recorded in 1987, makes an obvious coupling and was well received by the press critics at that time. Since than there have been a number of alternative readings of both works made available, not least those on the excellent Naxos series at bargain price. In particular there have been a number of alternative viola players who have recorded the viola concerto who have the obvious advantage of being viola specialists. Those latter must also include the excellent version offered by Callus on ASV.

Nevertheless Kennedy plays both instruments very well indeed and has the advantage of Previn's naturally idiomatic conducting. This is not an advantage to be dismissed lightly as the orchestral contribution and the swung feel to parts of the concertos are vitally important and Previn fully delivers.

Previn is also the conductor on the award winning version by Kyung Wha Chung and it is that point that one starts to notice the differences. Kyung Wha Chung simply has more sheer flair and, where required bravura, sensitivity, quick-silver tone and the ability to make the violin 'fly.' This is especially apparent in the central movement of the violin concerto. However, Chung's current coupling may not appeal so much.

Kennedy's version of the viola concerto shares much the same virtues of the violin concerto, accurate playing, empathy and excellent support, but also seems a fraction earthbound when compared to Tomter on Naxos which aslo includes an excellent version of the second symphony.

For those looking for the ideal coupling of these two concertos I would still suggest that Kennedy is the best option to consider. However for those willing to buy more than one disc there is much to say for the two separate Naxos discs which also come with additional Walton works in good performances, thus being very tempting options too. For those wanting a very special violin concerto that flies like no other, then it has to be Kyung Wha Chung in whatever coupling it comes with (It has been re-coupled several times - all good options). I would personally couple that with the Tomter on Naxos.

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A. Williams

Incorrect information

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 May 2011

There's not much I can add to what as already been said about this wonderful cd, and William Walton. The playing is exceptional as with the orchestra under one of the world's finest conductors and versatile musician André Previn. However, for those that might download this Cd, please note that the information is the wrong way around. The Cd starts with the Viola, and followed by the Violin concerto. Not only that, but the movements are mixed up with the Violin being the cello and the other way around. Hope that makes sense

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Goodbye_horse

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 November 2014

Great! Thankyou

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