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CD302: STRAVINSKY, Suites from Pulcinella, Firebird, Fairy’s Kiss, Apollo,
Mavra, & Petroushka. All
for violin & piano (Stravinsky’s own arrangements). ERNST TOCH: Violin
Sonata.
Eudice Shapiro, violin; Ralph Berkowitz,
piano.
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“Recording of Special
Merit.” Stereo Review. “Sensationally good.” San Francisco Chronicle
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Stravinsky Suite: Mvt 1(Introductione) Mvt 2(Serenata) Mvt 3(Tarantella) Mvt 4(Gavotta) Mvt 5(Minuetto) Apollon musagete: Danse
Firebird Suite: Berceuse Scherzo
Mavra: Parasha’s Aria Le baiser de la fee: Ballad
Petrouchka: Danse russe
Sonata Mvt 1(Allegro non troppo) Mvt 2(Adagio non troppo) Mvt 3(Allegro giocoso)
CD511: HAYDN AND MENDELSSOHN Double Concertos for Violin,
Piano, and String Orchestra.
Sidney Weiss, Violin; Jeanne Weiss, Piano; with members Los Angeles
Philharmonic. UPC 009414751126 BUY NOW
Sidney Weiss was concertmaster, Los Angeles Philharmonic. “...both works are intimate but lovely, and the Weiss team
superb.” Audio Magazine
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Mendelssohn Concerto: Mvt 1(Allegro) Mvt 2(Adagio) Mvt 3(Allegro molto) Haydn Concerto: Mvt 1 (Allegro) Mvt 2 (Largo) Mvt 3 (Allegro)
CD514: ROMANTIC VIOLIN CONCERTOS OF THE
20th CENTURY. Walter Verdehr, Violin. Concertos for Violin and Orchestra by
Samuel Barber, Gian-Carlo Menotti, and Alexander Arutiunian. The Bohuslav
Martinu Philharmonic conducted by Kirk Trevor and Leon Gregorian. UPC
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Walter Verdehr, renowned for his work with
the Verdehr Trio, which has commissioned over 110 new works by most of the
biggest-name composers in the world, has been a featured soloist throughout the
world. He is on faculty of Michigan State University in East Lansing.
“Menotti is a revelation, a beautiful, romantic opus, performed
with amazing grace.” Jerusalem Post
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of the movement shown. Menotti Concerto: Mvt 1(Allegro moderato) Mvt 2(Adagio) Mvt 3(Allegro vivace)
Arutiunian Concerto: Mvt 1(Andante
sostenuto) Mvt 2(Allegretto) Mvt 3 Mvt 4
Barber: Concerto Mvt 1(Allegro)
Mvt 2(Andante)
Mvt 3(Presto in moto)
CD631: SONATA FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO. Myron Sandler, Violin; Lowndes Maury,
Piano. Aaron Copland, Charles Ives, and Lowndes
Maury. Copland: Sonata for Violin and
Piano; Ives: Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano; Lowndes Maury: Sonata in Memory
of the Korean War Dead. UPC 009414763129. 
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“fabulously rich, warm instrument
played by an expert violinist.” International Record Review
The
Violin Sonatas by Copland and Ives are standards in the literature, with their
beauty and Americana elements. Lowndes Maury was a respected and active
composer for films and TV shows. His Sonata is a powerful statement about the
tragedy of war.
Myron Sandler founded and was first
violinist with the Mallory String Quartet, which toured Europe and the United
States. He was a prominent movie studio violinist in Los
Angeles, and taught at California State University Northridge for over
30 years.
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Beethoven Sonata No. 9, op 47
“Kreutzer” Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3
Franck Sonata in A Major Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Mvt 4
CD633: VIOLIN SONATAS by Edward Elgar, William Walton, &
Richard Strauss. The Weiss Duo:
Sidney Weiss, Violin; Jeanne Weiss, Piano. UPC 009414763327 BUY NOW
Sidney Weiss was concertmaster of the Chicago
Symphony and the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
“thrusting, purposeful, and vibrantly communicative” Gramophone
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Elgar Sonata: Mvt 1(Allegro) Mvt 2(Romance) Mvt 3(Allegro non troppo)
Walton Sonata: Mvt 1(Allegro tranquillo) Mvt 2(Variazioni) Strauss Sonata: Mvt 1(Allegro)
Mvt 2(Improvisation) Mvt 3(Finale)
CD634: SIDNEY HARTH, VIOLIN. With Ward Davenny, Piano. Leos Janacek: Sonata for Violin and Piano; Ernest Bloch: Sonata No. 2 for Violin and Piano; Carlton Gamer: Sonata for Violin and Piano. UPC 009414763426
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A stunning recording by Sidney Harth, who has
been concertmaster with the New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles Philharmonics. “...a fine recital.” Fanfare
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Janacek Sonata: Mvt 1(Con moto) Mvt 2(Ballada) Mvt 3(Allegretto)
Bloch: Sonata (Po_(r)r)me Mystique) Gamer Sonata: Mvt 1(Moderato) Mvt 2(Allegro)
Mvt 3(Lento)
Mvt 4(Presto)
VERDEHR TRIO – VIOLIN,
CLARINET, PIANO. 26 CDs. Walter Verdehr, Violin; Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr,
Clarinet. Click here to see
Complete list of 26 CDs on Verdehr Trio page.
CD771: HORN IN TRIOS. Brahms: Trio op. 40, for Violin, Horn, and Piano; Reinecke:
Trio, op. 274, for Clarinet, Horn, and Piano; Duvernoy: Trio No. 1, for
Clarinet, Horn, and Piano. Jose Zarzo, horn; Victor Parra, violin; Radovan Cavallin,
clarinet; Juan Francisco Parra, piano. All are members of Ensemble Isola, made up
of principals of the Gran Canaria Philharmonic Orchestra, which has established
a reputation of being Spain’s premier symphony orchestra. UPC 009414777126 
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Zarzo's tone is full with richness and clarity. He makes the music exciting with
energetic technical proficiency and expressive lyric skill." The Horn Call
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Brahms Trio: Mvt 1(Andante)
Mvt 2(Scherzo)
Mvt 3(Adagio)
Mvt 4(Finale)
Reinecke Trio: Mvt 1(Allegro)
Mvt 2(Ein Marchen)
Mvt 3 (Scherzo) Mvt 4(Finale) Duvernoy Trio: Mvt 1(Adagio)
Mvt 2(Allegretto)
CD803: MUSIC OF HOVHANESS vol. 3. Majnun Symphony (Symphony No. 24). National
Philharmonic of London,
Alan Hovhaness conducting; John Alldis Choir; Martyn
Hill, tenor;
John Wilbraham, solo trumpet; Sidney Sax, solo violin.
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"no
other American composer is so consistently interesting and appealing." American Record Guide
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Magnum: Part One Part Two
CD825 – SILVER and GOLD, Cynthia
Koledo DeAlmeida, Oboe; Noah Bendix-Balgley, Violin; Meng
Wang, Viola; William Caballero, Horn; David Premo, Cello; Marina Schmidt
Lupinacci, Piano; Rodrigo Ojeda, Piano.
Alexander Wunderer, Sonata
in B minor for Oboe and Piano, op. 3; Carl Reinecke, Trio in A minor for
Oboe, Horn, and Piano, op. 188; Malcolm Arnold, Quartet for Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Cello, op. 61; Michael Moricz,
Three Consequences for Four Players (Oboe, Horn, Cello, Piano). UPC 009414782526 BUY NOW
Cynthia
Koledo DeAlmeida has been principal oboe with the Pittsburgh Symphony since
1991. All the players on this CD are or were principals in the Pittsburgh
Symphony. Noah Bendix-Balgley was recently appointed First Concertmaster of the
Berlin Philharmonic. DeAlmeida was called “hands
down one of the best players in the world” in a review in the
American Record Guide of her first Crystal solo CD.
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Wunderer: Sonata in B minor I.
Andante II.
Tempo giusto III.
Adagio ma non troppo IV.
Presto Reinecke: Trio in A
minor I.
Allegro moderato II.
Scherzo: Molto vivace III.
Adagio IV.
Finale: Allegro ma non troppo Arnold: Quartet
for Oboe, Violin, Viola, and Cello I.
Allegro non troppo II.
Allegretto III.
Vivace con brio Moricz: Three
Consequences for Four Players I.
Allegro deciso II.
Valse lente III.
Allegro giocoso
CD835: CHAUSSON, LECLAIR, DEBUSSY. The
Weiss Duo: Sidney Weiss, Violin; Jeanne Weiss, Piano; with the Coup D’Archet
Quartet. Ernest Chausson: Concerto, op. 21, for Violin, Piano, and String
Quartet; Jean Marie Leclair: Sonata, op. 9, no. 3, for Violin and Piano; Claude
Debussy: Sonata for Violin and Piano.
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Sidney Weiss was concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony, the Monte Carlo
Philharmonic, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The Weiss Duo has performed
extensively throughout the United States and Europe. This is their third CD on
the Crystal label (see CD511 and CD633).
"one of the most sensational chamber music CDs I've been privileged to hear in some time..." Atlanta Audio Society
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Chausson: Concerto op 21 Mvmt 1 (Calme; Anime) Mvmt 2 (Sicilenne)
Mvmt 3 (Grave)
Mvmt 4 (Tres anime) Leclair: Sonata, op. 9, no. 3 Mvmt 1 (Un poco andante) Mvmt 2 (Allegro)
Mvmt 3 (Sarabande; Largo) Mvmt 4 (Tambourin; Presto)
Debussy: Sonata Mvmt 1 (Allegro vivo) Mvmt 2 (Intermede; Fantasque et leger) Mvmt 3 (Finale; tres anime)
CD836: EUDICE SHAPIRO, VIOLIN.
With Brooks Smith, Piano. Igor Stravinsky: Duo
Concertant, Divertimento; Lukas Foss: String Quartet No. 1. American Art Quartet. UPC 009414783622 BUY NOW Click here for CD cover photo and
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Eudice Shapiro is Professor Emerita of strings at the University of
Southern California Thornton School of Music. She is a graduate of the Curtis
Institute of Music and a former student of Ivan Shapiro and Efrem Zimbalist. An
internationally renowned soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and recording
artist, Shapiro appeared as orchestra soloist under Eugene Goosens, Josef
Rosensock, Igor Stravinsky, and Izler Solomon, and in chamber performances with
Arthur Schnabel, Bruno Walter, Lili Kraus, Rudolf Firkusny, Jascha Heifitz,
Darius Milhaud, and Leonard Pennario.
Stravinsky’s Duo Concertant and Divertimento were recorded in
1962 in Los Angeles, California and originally released on Ava Records. Foss’
String Quartet No.1 was originally released on Columbia Masterworks LP. Shapiro
is first violin of the American Art Quartet in this recording which dates to
the 1960s.
"As a cherishable memento for admirers
of Eudice Shapiro...the CD at hand can certainly be recommended,,,"
Fanfare
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Stravinsky: Duo Concertant Cantilena Eclogue I Eclogue II
Jig Dithyramb
Stravinsky: Divertimento Sinfonia, Danses Suisses Scherzo Pas de Deux Foss:
String Quartet No. 1
CD850: LOU HARRISON, Concerto for Violin and Percussion; Concerto for Organ with
Percussion Orchestra. Eudice Shapiro, violin; David Craighead, organ; Los
Angeles Percussion Ensemble, William Kraft conducting. UPC 009414785022 BUY NOW
“The violin soars and sings. Superb performance,” High
Fidelity Magazine. “...marvelous expressive melodies in the Violin
Concerto. The Organ Concerto is even more flamboyant...particularly joyous.” Fanfare “Recording of Special Merit,” Stereo
Review
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Concerto for Violin: Mvt 1(Allegro maestoso) Mvt 2(Largo)
Mvt 3(Allegro)
Concerto for Organ: Mvt 1(Allegro)
Mvt 2(Andante)
Mvt 3(Largo)
Mvt 4(Canons and Choruses) Mvt 5(Allegro Finale)
CD881: BEETHOVEN Sonata No. 9, op. 47 “Kreutzer”, and FRANCK Violin Sonata in A Major. The Weiss Duo:
Sidney Weiss, Violin; Jeanne Weiss, Piano.
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Two of the most vibrant and important violin sonatas in history, played by Sidney Weiss, who has had a long
career as concertmaster of major symphony orchestras, including the Chicago
Symphony (1967-1972), the Monte Carlo Philharmonic (1973-1979), and the Los
Angeles Philharmonic (1979-1994).
“The Kreutzer Sonata has all the ingredients of a
first-rate performance: the Adagio opens with a blazing cadenza...the ensuing
Presto possesses demonic propulsion and stylized glamour. Even more impressive
is their Andante con Variazioni movement...the intrinsic balance, bravura
technique, and poetic expression. The buoyant energy of the ensemble and its
realization of Beethoven’s unfettered spirit make this a rendition to treasure. This disc presents old
wine refreshed enough to convince even the most "hardened" veteran
that these works can still generate sincere passion" Audiophile Audition
The Weiss Duo has performed extensively in the United States and
Europe. They have three other acclaimed CDs on Crystal: CD633: Elgar, Walton,
and Strauss Sonatas; CD511: Mendelssohn and Haydn Concertos for Violin, Piano,
and Orchestra; and CD835: works by Chausson, Leclair, and Debussy.
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Beethoven Sonata No. 9, op 47
“Kreutzer” Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3
Franck Sonata in A Major Mvt 1 Mvt 2 Mvt 3 Mvt 4
CD882 – PROKOFIEV, SONATAS FOR VIOLIN AND PIANO plus Rachmaninov,
Marguerite, and Tchaikovsky, Melodie. The Weiss Duo: Sidney Weiss, Violin;
Jeanne Weiss, Piano. UPC 009414788221
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Sidney
Weiss has had a long career as concertmaster of major symphony orchestras: the
Chicago Symphony (1967 to 1972), the Monte Carlo Philharmonic (1973 to 1979)
and the Los Angeles Philharmonic (1979 to 1994). This is a first-time release
of a concert recorded in 1968. The Prokofiev Sonatas have become standards in
the violin repertoire and we believe these recordings, with their excellent
digital remastering, stand up well to any other recordings of these works.
The Weiss Duo has four other acclaimed CDs on Crystal: CD633:
Elgar, Walton, and Strauss Sonatas; CD511: Mendelssohn and Haydn Concertos for
Violin, Piano, and Orchestra; CD835: works by Chausson, Leclair, and Debussy;
CD881: Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 9 “Kreutzer” and Franck Violin Sonata.
“The
Weiss Duo is, in my opinion, an absolutely first-class
team. Both as an ensemble and as soloists, they combine sensitive musicianship
with fine technique.” – Sir Georg Solti.
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Prokofiev Sonata in F Minor, Op. 80 Andante Assai Allegro Brusco Andante Allegrissimo Sonata in D Major, Op. 94 Moderato Scherzo Andante Allegro con Brio Rachmaninov
Marguerite Tchaikovsky
Melodie, Op. 42
CD945: DOUBLE CONCERTOS FOR VIOLIN AND
CLARINET. by William Wallace, Dinos Constantinides, and
James Niblock. Walter Verdehr, violin; Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr,
clarinet; Bohuslav Martinu Philharmonic, Kirk Trevor, Conductor; Slovak Radio
Orchestra, Jiri Tomasek, Conductor. UPC 009414794529 BUY
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CD cover photo and Verdehr Trio details.
This is the 15th CD in the Verdehr Trio’s recordings of works they
have commissioned, mostly for the trio combination of violin, clarinet, and
piano. This CD features the violin and clarinet. Strad Magazine called their
series "Remarkable collection by a remarkable
ensemble" and the American
Record Guide said "Brilliant
in every department." The
Verdehrs were teachers at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan.
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Wallace Concerto: Mvt
1(Allegro) Mvt
2(Andante) Mvt
3(Allegro vivace) Constantinides
Concerto of Psalms: Mvt
1(From the Heart) Mvt
2(Eternal Song) Mvt
3(Paean) Niblock
Concerto: Mvt
1(Allegro moderato) Mvt
2(Adagio) Mvt
3(Allegro)
CD973– DOUBLE CONCERTOS FOR VIOLIN AND CLARINET by Richard Mills, Stephen
Chatman, Paul Chihara, and Thomas 
Christian David. Walter Verdehr, Violin; Elsa
Ludewig-Verdehr, Clarinet. UPC 009414797322 BUY NOW Click here for
more Verdehr Trio CDs.
Richard Mills, Duo
Concertante (Taipei Symphony, Richard Mills conducting): Stephen Chatman,
Concerto for Clarinet, Violin, and Orchestra (Las Cruces Symphony, Lonnie Klein
conducting); Paul Chihara, Love Music: Concerto for Violin, Clarinet, and
Orchestra (Slovak Radio Orchestra, Kirk Trevor conducting); Thomas Christian
David, Sonate für Klarinette und Violine (Duo-Sonate
Nr. 2)
Walter Verdehr and Elsa
Ludewig-Verdehr have become legends for their 225 commissions and thousands of
concerts with the Verdehr Trio. This CD shows some of their remarkable
performances together as a Duo.
The Verdehr Trio has
commissioned and performed over 225 new works. “The
breadth of these commissions is amazing.” –
Fanfare. “The quality of the results is astonishly
high.” – Strad Magazine.
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Mills Duo Concertante I.
Lento-Allegro II.
Lento calmo III.
Presto Chatman Concerto
for Clarinet, Violin, and Orchestra I.
The shapes arise! II.
Sound your voice! III.
With love, with love IV.
Joy! Joy! All over joy Chihara Love
Music: Concerto for Violin, Clarinet, and Orchestra I.
Moderato, con fantasia II.
Moderato cantabile III.
Allegro furioso David Sonate
fűr Klarinette und Violine I.
Preludium II. March and Variations
GENESIS RECORDS GCD111: Franz
Berwald (1796-1868), Piano Concerto
in D Major; Theme and Variations in G Minor; Rondeau-Bagatelle in Bb; Presto
feroce; Duo in D Major for Violin and Piano. With Greta Erikson, Piano; Josef Grünfarb, Violin; Swedish Radio
Orchestra, Stig Westerberg, Conductor. UPC 00941481112-7 BUY NOW
GENESIS RECORDS GCD113
(two CD set): Hermann Goetz
(1840-1876). Complete Chamber Music. Piano Quartet in E Major, op. 6; Three Easy Pieces
for Violin and Piano, op. 2; Piano Trio in G Minor, op. 1; Piano Quintet in C
Minor, op 16. Gerald Robbins, piano; Glenn Dicterow, violin; Alan
de Veritch, viola; Terry King, cello; Dennis Trembly, bass. UPC 00941481132-5
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