After The Hunt / Various - O.S.T. - After The Hunt (Various Artists)(Original Soundtrack) - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Tchaikovsky / Shebanova,Tatiana - Seasons 12 Characteristic Pieces Op 37A [COMPACT DISCS] date 01/01/2006

ARTARIA 2 is a virtuosic tour de force of breathtaking double reed sounds, an eclectic mix of evocative chamber music, layered together in a stunning studio first. From haunting oboe d'amores - 'the oboe of love'- to a modern Australian seven instrument multi-layering, Celia Craig's new album centers around a new reading of a lesser known masterpiece Beethoven's Grand Trio for two oboes and cor anglais, originally published by Artaria Editions, Vienna.InchIngeniously arranged and expertly performed, this recording is a must for fans of the oboe, or for anyone seeking to experience the unique expressiveness and wit this instrument has to offer...Inch Jonathan Kelly, Principal Oboe, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

One of the 20th century most admired and respected violinists, Isaac Stern's career as a solo artist, chamber musician, and much else (he led the movement to save Carnegie hall) was remarkable! These albums, of his live performances is an eloquent testament to his musical insights, technical command and his gorgeous, luminous tone. Isaac Stern was born in 1920, in Krzemieniec, now in Ukraine. A year later his parents came to San Francisco. Violin lessons began at eight, with Naoum Blinder. Two years later he made his debut, playing Bach double concerto with his teacher. His Town Hall debut in 1937 was followed by a Carnegie Hall debut in 1943. He was the first American artist to tour the former Soviet Union-and as a result became a deeply respected figure there. The campaign to save Carnegie Hall began in 1960. The Six-Day War of 1967 saw his iconic performance of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with Leonard Bernstein on Mount Scopus. His involvement with Hollywood, which began in 1948 with his performance in Humoresque, was followed up in 1971, when he played on the soundtrack of Fiddler on the Roof. His travel to China in 1979 led to a resurgence of classical music in that country. He recorded prolifically and received countless honors and tributes. Isaac Stern passed away at the age of 81 in 2001.