Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Vitali, Faure - Jascha Heifetz (Mono)
Tomaso Antonio Vitali - Chaconne
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco - The Lark
Gabriel Fauré - Sonata No. 1, In A, Op. 13
Jascha Heifetz - violin
Richard Allsasser – organ (A1)
Emanuel Bay – piano (A2)
Brooks Smith – piano (B1-4)
1 LP, Standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : black
Speed : 33 RPM
Size : 12'’
Mono
Emil Berliner Studios
Record Press : Optimal Media GmbH in Germany
Label : Analog Phonic
Original Label : RCA Living Stereo
Recorded in Little Bridges Hall, Claremont, California Aug 4, 1950 (A1), Radio Recorders, Hollywood Dec 1, 1953 & Mar 30, 1954 (A2), Radio Recorders, Hollywood Dec 15 & 16, 1955 (B)
Mastered from the original Sony Music masters by Rainer Maillard at Emil Berliner Studios
Originally released in 1957
Reissued in Sep. 2018
Tracks:
Side A :
- Vitali - Chaconne
- Castelnuovo-Tedesco - The Lark
Side B - Fauré - Sonata No. 1, In A, Op. 13
- First Movement: Allegro Molto
- Second Movement: Andante
- Third Movement: Allegro Vivo
- Fourth Movement: Allegro Quasi Presto
Reviews :
« Vitali’s Chaconne is almost as old as the violin itself. Originally written for violin and figured bass, it was rescued from oblivion by this German violinist, Ferdinand David, who edited it for violin and piano and published it in 1867; few violinists since that time have omitted it from their repertory. But we must confess to never having heard Respighi’s transcription of it for violin and organ. It is magnificent! Victor's jacket notes states that this transcription “… explores the technical possibilities of the violin beyond the limits known in Vitali’s time." But in the hands of Heifetz, this display piece becomes a thing of great beauty, and the depth of the resplendent organ accompaniment makes the work almost symphonic. Castelnuovo-Tedesco's The Lark is a first recording; although it is a pleasant enough work, it may well be the last recording of it. Many violinists have essayed Faure's Sonata No. 1 on LP discs, and Heifetz’ is as good as any, better than most. » The New Records
Ratings :
Discogs : 5 / 5