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Tossy Spivakovsky mit dem Sibelius-Konzert, aufgenommen in London im November 1959 mit dem LSO unter Tauno Hannikainen – bei mir von dieser anscheinend etwas unvorteilhaft klingenden Doppel-CD, die ich gerade aus dem Briefkasten zog:
Scheint ja eins von Spivakovskys wichtigsten Stücken gewesen zu sein, und da ich neulich mächtig angefixt wurde, musste halt die einzige derzeit greifbare Ausgabe davon her.
Spivakovsky’s version of the Violin Concerto is erratic, original and very special indeed. The opening theme of the first movement is magical and Spivakovsky sets the tone for a performance that never sags. Without doubt this is due in part to the accompaniment given to him by Hannikainen and the LSO. The violin image is small-toned but set well forward and every note – and occasional slip – is captured with great presence. The LSO play with great distinction and the balance between orchestra and soloist is just right. Don’t expect impeccable playing from Spivakovsky. Some of the sul G playing is on the sharp side and the opening of the last movement is not very secure rhythmically. These passing criticisms are of no import. What you get is an overall performance that sounds absolutely idiomatic. There are more polished versions around but this one simply has to be heard and it’s worth the cost of the set alone. The fillers are just that – nice bonuses, nothing more, nothing less. You should buy this set to experience Hannikainen and Spivakovsky.
von hier:
http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2013/Nov13/Sibelius_Hannikainen_METCD8024.htm
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