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Jewish Cello Masterpieces

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Ernest Bloch (Composer), Max Bruch (Composer), Maurice Ravel (Composer), Format: Audio CD
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 45 ratings
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Track Listings

1 Ernest Bloch: "Nigun" (from Baal Shem)
2 Ernest Bloch: "Schelomo"
3 Max Bruch: "Kol Nidre"
4 Ernest Bloch: "Prayer" (from Jewish Life)
5 Ernest Bloch: "Meditation Hebraique"
6 Maurice Ravel: "Kaddisch"
7 Zavel Zilberts: "Reb Dovid'l"
8 Zavel Zilberts: "V'shom'ru"
9 Zavel Zilberts: "Haneros Halolu"
10 Jacob Wasilkovsky: "Al Tiro"
11 Zavel Zilberts: "Havdolo"
12 David Meyerowitz: "Gelt" (Wie Shlecht es is Ohn Gelt)

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A beautiful collection of great Jewish Music. Classics by Ernest Bloch and Max Bruch, mixed with rarely heard gems by Maurice Ravel, Zavel Zilberts, Jacob Wasilkovsky, and David Meyerowitz. "Wie Shlecht es is Ohn Gelt", a Yiddish Theatre gem, is alone worth the price of admission for its mixture of pathos and humor. The songs by Zilberts are an important and beautiful part of the Jewish music legacy that must be heard.

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“…exceptional control as well as an outstanding gift of communication, his performances of Schelomo, Kol Nidre, Kaddisch, and the excerpt from Baal Shem can hold their own with the likes of Rostropovich, Ma, Rose, Fournier, and Starker—elite company indeed.
Highly recommended for Locker’s highly involved, warm, and technically masterly readings.'

Source: Fanfare Magazine Jan/Feb 2011

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.59 x 4.88 x 0.43 inches; 3.18 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Leggiero Records
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ AMZ659057299228_usf
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2002
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 21, 2006
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Leggiero Records
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00006NSWV
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 45 ratings

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4.2 out of 5 stars
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Anonymous
5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite!
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2011
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With sensitivity and command, master cellist Richard Locker, with Susan Walters on piano, captures the depth and essence of the Jewish classical masters on his two-century-old cello. The poignant power of Max Bruch's Kol Nidre, the immensity and precision of Ernest Bloch's Schelomo or the compassionate appeal of Meditations Hebraique is striking. Locker's gripping style leads one deftly through emotive movements, now light, now intense, always expressive and powerful. The sound quality is rich and tonal. Each listening experience reveals a deeper layer of insightful interpretation and musical offering, as though Locker were playing purely for the pleasure of the composer. Richard Locker presents this outstanding collection with compelling passion. Highly recommended.
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tried
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Recording!
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2014
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I recently went back to vinyl, but discovered Bruch, then found a dirth of him on vinyl.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my ancient LPs. And found my classical CD collection a charming and more enjoyable media than the CD versions.

Then this CD arrived, due to no other vinyl option. This recording is spectacular! I am going back to CD (with this producer only, what a recording.) It is unbelievably well done.
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WILLIAM T
4.0 out of 5 stars you must really lisen
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2014
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When the more mature listening side of my ear is awake then I love this music. This is music that demands you listen with undivided attention in order to hear the passion and beauty of these stirring pieces. You simply can not put the music on and go and do something - it's not that kind of listening.
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Gary Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb compositions
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2008
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Anyone familiar with the torturous history of Jews struggling in a Gentile world will find many of the slow and sad notes reminescent of their tearful plight. These composers are all top notch and the music is wonderful to have playing lightly in the house as you go about your business. I really enjoy this purchase.
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Ash26
3.0 out of 5 stars Richard Locker cannot compare to du Pre and Sol Gabetta
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2011
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I was very excited to purchase this CD. I love Jewish music and cello both, so this seemed perfect. I particularly love Bloch's "Prayer" and Bruch's "Kol Nidre." However, I discovered that I did not love them when Richard Locker played them. If you have never heard another interpretation of these pieces, I would recommend this CD. However, the "Kol Nidre" I fell in love with was played by Jacqueline du Pre and the version of "Prayer" I fell in love with was performed by Sol Gabetta. Richard Locker does not compare. Sometimes his dynamics seem inappropriate, but more often the problem is with tempo...to me it seems he is consistently too fast. Music, particularly Jewish music, should not be a race to the finish. This CD contains great music, and if you have never heard another interpretation of these pieces you would do well to buy it. However, if you are familiar with other interpretations, particularly du Pre's "Kol Nidre" or Sol Gabetta's "Prayer," then I think you will be disappointed.
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Ann G. Jacobs
5.0 out of 5 stars Lose yourself in music
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2014
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I was not sure what this CD would really be like, I took a chance and was very glad I did. It is music to get lost in! It flows beautifully and I very much enjoy listening to it.
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Irwin Tallarico
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2015
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sad, minor key works that mirror the harsh life of the Jews through the centuries, beautiful melodies, southing sounds.
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shannon
1.0 out of 5 stars Hmm
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2017
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Well, not as beautiful as expected. More modern pieces with jarring notes. The piano doesn't help. It's probably fine if you are expecting this type of music, but I was not.
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SUPER TUB
3.0 out of 5 stars SLIGHT DISAPPOINTMENT
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2015
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Not as interesting as I had imagined
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