Alisa weilerstein, daniel barenboim, elgar, carter. In both haydn concertos, the solo part is expressive and of great tonal beauty, imbedded in the committed orchestral sound. The celebrated young american cellist walks us through her recording of this devastating concerto written just after the end of world war i. Listen to your favorite songs from alisa weilerstein. Berliner philharmoniker elgar s cello concerto with alisa weilerstein and daniel barenboim 2010 720p webdl aac2.
Alisa weilerstein, czech philharmonic orchestra, jiri belohlavek cond. In recent years, weilerstein recorded the elgar and elliott carter cello concertos with daniel barenboim and the staatskapelle berlin. Alisa weilerstein music, videos, stats, and photos. These pieces present the highest mountain to climb for any cellist, and one of the most transcendent and rewarding experiences for listeners alike. Young cellist with an old soul plays elgar, elliott carter. Alisa weilerstein releases complete bach cello suites on pentatone label, april 3. Alisa weilerstein elgar carter bruch 1 cd download buy. Deceptive cadence the celebrated young american cellist walks us through her recording of this devastating concerto written. Stream alisa weilerstein on amazon music unlimited now. Mar 11, 2019 alisa weilersteins debut on decca with the elgar cello concerto conducted by daniel barenboim. Alisa weilerstein 1982 present is an american cellist, whose love affair with the instrument began she was just two years old. Alisa weilerstein elgar carter bruch 1 cd download jetzt. American cellist alisa weilerstein, described by the new york times as one of the most exciting american cellists of the new generation, follows her critically acclaimed decca debut recording of elgars cello concerto with a vital new interpretation of dvoraks cello concerto, coupled with some of his bestknown melodies. A passionate interpretation of this evergreen concerto.
Alisa weilerstein elgar cello concerto excerpt youtube. Cellist alisa weilerstein introduces her debut album on decca classics, which includes the magnificent elgar cello concerto, conducted by. Alisa weilerstein listen to alisa weilerstein on deezer. Cello concerto 4th movt alisa weilerstein, cello daniel barenboim, conductor berliner philharmoniker recording from the berliner philharmonikers european concert at the. Alisa weilerstein is the first cellist in many years to play the elgar concerto with daniel barenboim, and his decision to record it with her is a major statement. Alisa weilerstein makes one of deccas most exciting debuts in recent years. Alisa weilerstein cello and details of their recordings available to browse and buy. November 6, 2012 hear an excerpt of macarthur genius cellist alisa weilersteins excellent pairing of the elgar cello concerto. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture.
It was in the slow movement of shostakovichs cello concerto no. She grasps the elgar from the opening of the adagio moderato and stamps her. Elgar s cello concerto with alisa weilerstein and daniel barenboim. Alisa weilersteins recording of the elgar and elliott carter cello concertos with daniel barenboim and the staatskapelle berlin was named bbc musics 20 recording of the year, and her recording of dvoraks cello concerto with the czech philharmonic topped the us classical chart. Elgars concerto is brought together with a contemporary masterpiece alisa weilersteins homage to the doyen of american composers, centenarian elliott carter.
A truncated version had been recorded under the composers supervision, using the acoustic recording process, but it was not until the introduction of electrical recording in the mid1920s that large orchestral works of this kind could be adequately put on disc. Elgar, cello concerto berliner philharmoniker daniel barenboim, conductor. The muchanticipated album from a brilliant young american cellist marks one of the most exciting decca classics debuts in many years. Weilersteins growing and celebrated discography includes a recording of the elgar and elliott carter cello concertos with daniel barenboim and the staatskapelle berlin that was named recording of the year 20 by bbc music. May 04, 2010 europa konzert, alisa weilerstein performs elgar cello concerto. Apr 27, 2010 her commitment to contemporary music is also clear from her performances of osvaldo golijovs cello concerto azul. Elgar s cello concerto has regularly been regarded as the work of a composer deeply rooted in the nineteenth century and gazing back wistfully to a bygone age which, following the catastrophe of the first world war, was lost forever. Alisa weilerstein apparently can make her cello do anything she wants. Alisa weilerstein was born into a musical family in new york in 1982, and began learning the cello at four. Alisa weilerstein elgar carter bruch 1 cd download. Weilersteins cello is her id she and the cello seem simply to be one and the same. The american cellist alisa weilerstein was a russian history major at columbia university. Thats the first movement of carters demanding cello concerto, and it aptly describes the gritty, supercharged playing of weilerstein, who is given a vigorous ride by staatskapelle berlin under the helm of barenboim.
With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists, and share your favourite tracks with your friends. Her father, donald weilerstein, is the first violin of the cleveland quartet, and her mother, vivian hornil wilerstein, is a professor at the new england conservatory, teaching both piano and chamber music. In 2009, she was appointed artistinresidence at the cleveland institute of music. Mar 22, 2017 alisa weilerstein is the first cellist for many years to play the elgar concerto with daniel barenboim, and his decision to record it with her is a major statement. Weilerstein s growing and celebrated discography includes a recording of the elgar and elliott carter cello concertos with daniel barenboim and the staatskapelle berlin that was named recording of the year 20 by bbc music. The renowned cellist is joined by decca fanfavorite daniel barenboim. Her recording of the elgar cello concerto is forthcoming with decca classics. Alisa weilerstein is the first cellist for many years to play the elgar concerto with daniel barenboim, and his decision to record it with her is a major statement.
Alisa weilerstein releases complete bach cello suites on. Her concert highlights include saintsaenss first cello concerto with the new york. So stated the macarthur foundation when awarding alisa weilerstein a 2011 macarthur. Weilerstein began playing the cello at four, giving her first recital not soon. Aug 15, 2017 american cellist alisa weilerstein, described by bbc music magazine as one of the most extraordinary soloists of her generation, follows her critically acclaimed decca debut recording of elgars cello concerto with a vital new interpretation of dvoraks cello concerto, coupled with some of his bestknown melodies. Usamerican cellist alisa weilerstein and their musical partners, the trondheim soloists, perform with fire and intensity. Alisa weilerstein is a regular and welcome guest at such leading international festivals as the aspen festival, new yorks mostly mozart festival, the kissingen summer festival and the verbier festival. Alisa weilerstein elgar cello concerto conducted by daniel. Berliner philharmoniker elgars cello concerto with alisa weilerstein and daniel barenboim 2010 720p webdl aac2. Performing in more than one hundred concerts a year, weilerstein has successfully navigated the transition from child prodigy to accomplished, professional musician and is expanding the cello repertoire through her collaborations with leading contemporary composers. November 6, 2012 hear an excerpt of macarthur genius cellist alisa weilerstein s excellent pairing of the elgar cello concerto. Europa konzert, alisa weilerstein performs elgar cello concerto. Cello concertos by alisa weilerstein, staatskapelle. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content.
The star vehicle, naturally, is edward elgars concerto in e minor, which weilerstein plays with commanding presence, rich tone, and emotional depth. For the second half, the exciting new music director of the san diego symphony, rafael payare, revels in lush, colorful french repertoire. Dvorak cello concerto decca 0289 478 5705 alisa weilerstein, staatskapelle berlin, daniel barenboim cond. Elliott carter cellokonzert cello concerto max bruch kol nidrei op. Elgars cello concerto hollywood bowl hollywood bowl. Weilerstein brings her ardent charisma to the beguiling music of dvorak. Alisa weilerstein performs elgar s sublime cello concerto with the staatskapelle berlin, conducted by daniel barenboim for her debut album on decca classics. Alisa weilerstein in elgars cello concerto concertgebouw. Alisa weilerstein listen on deezer music streaming. Trailblazing cellist alisa weilerstein supercharged with virtues that speak to the better part of human nature the independent makes a major artistic statement when she releases a recording of bachs six unaccompanied cello suites on the pentatone label on april 3.
Cancelled elgar cello concerto pittsburgh official. Weilerstein aces shostakovich cello concertos classics today. Also available in itunes more by alisa weilerstein see all. Dvorak cello concerto alisa weilerstein 1 cd download. Whether that gives her special insight into the music of shostakovich is debatable, but whatever the case, this is an unusually strong reading of shostakovichs pair of cello concertos, both emotionally intense works dating from the later part of his career. Alisa weilerstein cello, czech philharmonic orchestra, jiri belohlavek. Find alisa weilerstein discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Diego symphony and elgars cello concerto with the london symphony orchestra, both at home and on tour in france. Adagio moderato alisa weilerstein and staatskapelle berlin youtube 3 hours chopin for studying, concentration, relaxation.
Edward elgar s cello concerto received its first complete recording in 1928. Their collaboration also lights up the more mellow, but very enjoyable elgar concerto. After her acclaimed pentatone debut with transfigured night, alisa weilerstein returns with a complete recording of bachs cello suites. Alisa weilerstein cello, staatskapelle berlin, daniel barenboim. Alisa weilerstein was born in 1982 to musical parents. The brilliant american cellist alisa weilerstein follows her critically acclaimed decca debut recording of elgar s cello concerto with a deeply felt new interpretation of dvoraks cello concerto, accompanied by some of his other bestknown melodies. The elgar concerto has a new champion in cleveland native alisa weilerstein. Oct 19, 2016 making her debut on decca, alisa weilerstein presents three major works of the cello repertoire with daniel barenboim leading the staatskapelle berlin. Elgar, carter, alisa weilerstein, daniel barenboim, staatskapelle berlin elgar, carter, alisa weilerstein, daniel barenboim, staatskapelle berlin cello concerto album 2 versions. One of the greatest cellists of her generation, macarthur genius award winner alisa weilerstein probes the emotional caves and corners of elgar s great masterpiece. Alisa weilerstein, cello directed by rhodri huw euroarts music. In this saddest of cello songs, she coaxed from her instrument a stream of sound so perfectly formed and so profoundly meaningful that it brought a tear to the eye.
Alisa weilerstein telecharger et ecouter les albums. On tuesday night in harris hall, she applied extraordinarily flawless technique for nearly 3 hours and 30 minutes to some of the most profound music ever written for the instrument. Elgars cello concerto with alisa weilerstein and daniel. Alisa weilerstein performs elgar cello concerto youtube. The disc was named recording of the year 20 by bbc music, which featured the cellist on the cover of its may 2014 issue. The conductor daniel barenboim has been a fervent supporter of alisa weilerstein s extraordinary talent since he accompanied her in elgar s concerto as part of the 2010 europa concert in oxford, broadcast on tv across europe. Most listeners will be drawn primarily to this performance because of the.
Alisa weilersteins debut on decca with the elgar cello concerto conducted by daniel barenboim. The star vehicle, naturally, is edward elgar s concerto in e minor, which weilerstein plays with commanding presence, rich tone, and emotional depth. American cellist alisa weilerstein, described by bbc music magazine as one of the most extraordinary soloists of her generation, follows her critically acclaimed decca debut recording of elgar s cello concerto with a vital new interpretation of dvorak s cello concerto, coupled with some of his bestknown melodies. The conductor daniel barenboim has been a fervent supporter of alisa weilersteins extraordinary talent since he accompanied her in elgars concerto as part of the 2010 europa concert in oxford, broadcast on tv across europe. Alisa weilerstein elgar carter bruch 1 cd download buy now. Johann sebastian bachs suites for unaccompanied cello, all six of them in one go, without hardly blinking. She began studying her instrument at age 4, and by had mastered it sufficiently to appear before the cleveland orchestra in a performance of tchaikovsky s. Her performance here with conductor daniel barenboim and the staatskapelle berlin not only bears comparison to jacqueline du pres but also stands out markedly for its depth, virtuosity and animation. Alisa weilerstein is an american cellist, the daughter of violinist donald weilerstein and pianist vivian hornik weilerstein, and the sister of conductor and violinist joshua weilerstein. Making her debut on decca, alisa weilerstein presents three major works of the cello repertoire with daniel barenboim leading the staatskapelle berlin. So stated the macarthur foundation when awarding alisa weilerstein a 2011. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet.
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