Product Details
Binding : Audio CD
EAN : 0090266174522
Label : RCA
Number of Discs : 1
Product Group : Music
Release Date : 1995-09-01
Running Time : 65minutes
UPC : 090266174522
ASIN : B000003FIR
Track Listings for
Disc-1
1. Concerto No. 1, Op. 26, In G Minor: Vorspiel: Allegro Moderato
2. Concerto No. 1, Op. 26, In G Minor: Adagio
3. Concerto No. 1, Op. 26, In G Minor: Finale: Allegro Energico
4. Scottish Fantasy: Introduction: Grave; Adagio antabile
5. Scottish Fantasy: Allegro
6. Scottish Fantasy: Adagio; Andante Sostenuto
7. Scottish Fantasy: Finale: Allegro Guerriero
8. Concerto No. 5, Op. 37, In A Minor: Allegro Non Troppo
9. Concerto No. 5, Op. 37, In A Minor: Adagio
10. Concerto No. 5, Op. 37, In A Minor: Allegro con fuoco
Customer Reviews
Worth to Buy (2004-02-28)  The quicksilver of Heifetz is well suited to the modest but attractive Fifth concerto of Vieuxtemps...And Sir Malcolm provides a musical and well recorded accompaniment...The balance of the soloist is rather close, but the digital remastering is succesful and the couplings are both attractive and generous...Good job.
Wow! (2004-01-18) I have three recordings of the Bruch VC, Perlman, Midori, Kyung Wha Chung,and all of them are pretty good, with Perlman standing out in the group of three, but when I heard Heifetz's rendition I was blown away. The 1st movement, which is played quite often, had a new flair to it that made me feel like i HADNT heard the piece 1000 times. The second movement was very heartfelt and the best I have heard, along with the technically perfect 3rd mvt. As for the Scottish Fantasy, it's the best around, and I havent really listened to teh Vieuxtemps yet, but so far an AWESOME CD, especially the VC, a must have!!!!
best in scottish fantasy but a little rough on V (2001-07-09) Bruch concerto he did very well. It's quite a thrill to hear especially the first movement with his intrepretation and speed. If you like his style I also recommand his Sibelius concerto in D, listen to the third movement that's where Hifetz definitely earned himself his fame. The Scottish fantacy he played is definitely the best I've ever heard, as compared to Midori, Pearlman etc. if not my subjective opinion, listen for the precision which is really impressive and what he was well known for. sadly, his Vieuxtemps wasn't so precise. The mid parts of the first movement gets rough as the notes accelerate. The scratches are not hard to find and any novice could notice them. I think he might be getting old and perhaps couldn't summon up enough stamina to put up with the flashy scales. That however, being a fan of Heiftz myself would understand since this was quite common in his late works and it happens to all musicians. He did well in the third movement though. It's a short 1 min and 10 sec movement and there was a thrust of energy that Mr. Heifetz gave in the final ascend which energized it to perfection. Unlike Sarah Chang's intrepretation I personally enjoyed Heifetz's better. He is the kind of man that makes exciting pieces aflame. Anyways, I give it a 5 star in spite of the flaws in Vieuxtems. He did so well in the parts I described above, far surpassing any of his contemperories and even the generations nowadays. trust me it's worth it. Buy his Sibelius too and listen to the third movement.
A terrific Scottish (2001-01-30) Bruch's Scottish Fantasy, not as oft played as the famous violin concerto, definitely deserves a wider audience. It does suffer, however, from being able to irritate (at least this listener) if not well-performed. The piece to me seems to tell a story as well as being a model for violin virtuosity, although not for virtuosity's sake. Heifetz has the full measure of the piece, and is well-partnered and accompanied. He can tell the story, and of course, he can play ALL of the notes. Meyers (w/ Lopez-Cobos on BMG/RCA) in this piece might have a leg up on the introduction: truly a breath-taking experience; but Heifetz will definitely satisfy. However, I find the Bruck VC to be a little more cold than I like. Lin has a great conception for this work; although my absolute favorite is Gitlis on Vox (okay, that whole set of Gitlis's work is one of the greatest violin treasuries of all time). Vieuxtemps is a flashy piece that can't really hold my attention beyond the first movement.
A terrific Scottish (2001-01-30) Bruch's Scottish Fantasy, not as oft played as the famous violin concerto, definitely deserves a wider audience. It does suffer, however, from being able to irritate (at least this listener) if not well-performed. The piece to me seems to tell a story as well as being a model for violin virtuosity, although not for virtuosity's sake. Heifetz has the full measure of the piece, and is well-partnered and accompanied. He can tell the story, and of course, he can play ALL of the notes. Meyers (w/ Lopez-Cobos on BMG/RCA) in this piece might have a leg up on the introduction: truly a breath-taking experience; but Heifetz will definitely satisfy. However, I find the Bruck VC to be a little more cold than I like. Lin has a great conception for this work; although my absolute favorite is Gitlis on Vox (okay, that whole set of Gitlis's work is one of the greatest violin treasuries of all time). Vieuxtemps is a flashy piece that can't really hold my attention beyond the first movement.
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