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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0028946254226 Label: Ecm Records Manufacturer: Ecm Records Number Of Discs: 2 Publisher: Ecm Records Release Date: October 05, 1999 Studio: Ecm Records Sales Rank: 167121 MPN: 462542 Disc 1:
Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Oboist Heinz Holliger created quite a stir when he first recorded the impossibly difficult trio sonatas of Jan Dismas Zelenka (1679-1745) in the early '70s, and this recording for ECM proves he hasn't forgotten the magic of the baroque composer. Zelenka--a lesser-known Dresden court composer--is perhaps best remembered for his numerous vocal works, but his trio sonatas (and his orchestral music, for that matter) is memorable, to say the least. Highly expressive, loaded with demanding passages (the over-the-top but lovely Sonata No. 5 should be heard by all baroque fans), and downright peppy with a dancelike structure, these are great compositions. Holliger and his ensemble are in top form, embracing this innovative but underheard music to its fullest potential. A highly recommended disc. --Jason Verlinde Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Extraordinary!These pieces are so difficult and are played here with such ease and grace that the virtuosity is almost invisible. The best available. Rating: - Not broke, but baroque...Having played the oboe for numerous years (but not in several), I was curious about this title when I heard some of it on NPR. Put it on my wish list, and behold... Santa dropped it down the chimney! I am not a hyper-critical music nut, but I do enjoy listening to a variety of music types. While I agree (to some extent) about the excessive use of vibrato, etc., this CD set is a delight to listen to. It has a different feel or edge than the Pachebel Canon most people think of when ... Read More Rating: - Virtuoso Baroque on Modern InstrumentsThese compositions are marvellous for their elaborate counterpoint and high spirits. Played by Holliger and his ensemble, Zelenka's polyphonic melodies seem to spiral, weave and modulate indefinitely, having an academic sophistication comparable to Bach and energy level comparable to Vivaldi. Of course, historical instruments might be preferred. Holliger doesnt have the same goosyness of a baroque oboe. But who has made a recording that compares to this? Ensemble Zefiro may be strong ... Read More Rating:  - For modern-instrument or oboe aficionados only!I have to agree with the reviewer below (click on "See All Reviews") that this recording is "dull as dishwater." Of course, I am a great fan of period-instrument and "historically informed" performances. I have nothing against modern instruments, but I do dislike modern performance practices such as excess vibrato and flat, even phrasings (such as one finds on this Holliger/Zelenka recording). Zelenka's music itself is wonderful -- but I would first and foremost recommend the ... Read More Rating: - Love it!No where else will you find this concentration of music with a predominence of oboe (of course I am an oboe music junkie)! I find Zelenka's compositions to be refreshing, and listen to this at least twice a week. Browse for similar items by category:
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