My only hesitation in ordering this CD set was questioning the quality of the sound. I have numerus other recordings on CD of Oistrakh and most sound like bad vinyl records. This set is flawless. Not a single hiss, pop, or cough. Every note is as clear as if the violinis was playing live in the same room. The other reviews speak adequately to the artist and the works in the set.
A Nice Part of His Legacy, But...:
As a violinist who has occasionally been known to utter things like "Oistrakh is God!" I am very happy to see this collection come out and I may well pick it up, even though I have almost all the recordings on vinyl. But a few words of caution might be in order, given what I can glean from the track listings and the review that lists the performers and tracks more thoroughly. First I should say that there are many great recordings here. The Cluytens/Beethoven Concerto is certainly up there with the... more info
Oistrakh Jubilee:
A violinist's violinist who was simultaneously adored by the general public. EMI presents in one compilation the entire recorded legacy of David Oistrakh. I simply wanted to list the works and co-performers in this collection. The recordings really do not need any cerebral reviews as they are undeniably wonderful. Enjoy! DAVID OISTRAKH with: Lev Oborin / Sviatsolav Knushevitzky -
Philharmonia Orchestra / Malcolm Sargent - Concerto for Violin Cello Piano and Orchestra in C op.56 'Triple... more info
Tracks:
Beethoven 1770-1827 Triple Concerto in C Op.56 - I. Allegro
Beethoven 1770-1827 Triple Concerto in C Op.56 - II. Largo
Beethoven 1770-1827 Triple Concerto in C Op.56 - III. Rondo alla polacca
Piano Trio No.7 in B flat Op.97 `Archduke' - I. Allegro moderato
Piano Trio No.7 in B flat Op.97 `Archduke' - II. Scherzo (Allegro) & Coda
Piano Trio No.7 in B flat Op.97 `Archduke' - III. Andante cantabile
Piano Trio No.7 in B flat Op.97 `Archduke' - IV. Allegro moderato - Presto
Beethoven Triple Concerto in C Op.56 - I. Allegro
Beethoven Triple Concerto in C Op.56 - II. Largo
Beethoven Triple Concerto in C Op.56 - III. Rondo alla polacca
Brahms 1833-1897 Double Concerto in A minor Op.102 - I. Allegro
Brahms 1833-1897 Double Concerto in A minor Op.102 - II. Andante
Brahms 1833-1897 Double Concerto in A minor Op.102 - III. Vivace non troppo
Beethoven Violin Concerto in D Op.61 - I. Allegro, ma non troppo
Brahms 1833-1897 Double Concerto in A minor Op.102 - II. Larghetto
Brahms 1833-1897 Double Concerto in A minor Op.102 - III. Rondo: Allegro
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