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John Corigliano & Joshua Bell - The Red Violin Concerto
- “The Red Violin Concerto,” from John Corigliano and Joshua Bell, embodies the true notion of classical music. Bell began playing the violin at age four and eventually studied the instrument at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music. Corigliano has won numerous Grammys and even a Pulitzer Prize for his 2001 “Symphony No. 2.” Their collaboration will invigorate listeners with its passion and overwhelming domination as each artist demonstrates their skill on their instrument.
“The Red Violin Concerto: II. Pianissimo Scherzo” is whimsical in the intro as sprightly violin starts off the track. The pace of the song mimics that of a romp through a wondrous oasis. But then an ominous vibe takes over, which could make listeners envision some traumatic discovery, but then the tone goes right back to upbeat. The constantly changing rhythm of the song might daze listeners who like a song to stay with one theme.
On “Sonata for Violin and Piano: Allegro” expressive piano work surges right in the intro followed by powerful violin work. This combination will catch the attention of listeners and they will be defenseless against its commanding grasp. The violin playing exhibits such exemplary prowess and spectacular strumming that listeners will be drawn into the potent rhythm of the song.
John Corigliano and Joshua Bell’s “The Red Violin Concerto” is an album that classical music fans will just eat up. The therapeutic fusion of these two dominant instruments is so seamless and influential in their execution that listeners will feel each note to their very core.
Reviewer: Sari N, Kent
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Reviewer's Rating: 9
Reader's Rating: 10.00
Reader's Votes: 1
Added: 9-Sep-2007
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