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James Ehnes - Bartók: Chamber Works for Violin, Vol. 3 (2014) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

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Date: 26 Mar 2017 17:22:58

James Ehnes - Bartók: Chamber Works for Violin, Vol. 3 (2014) [Official Digital Download 24/96]

James Ehnes - Bartók: Chamber Works for Violin, Vol. 3 (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/96 kHz | Time - 68:04 minutes | 1.16 GB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Digital booklet

James Ehnes presents his third disc of chamber works by Bartók. The previous volumes have, along with his outstanding concerto disc, established his formidable reputation as a Bartók interpreter. Here Ehnes is joined by the pianist Andrew Armstrong, violinist Amy Schwartz Moretti, and Michael Collins, one of the world's leading clarinettists.

The Sonatina, originally composed in 1915 for piano, was based on melodies which Bartók had collected during expeditions in Transylvania. The transcription for violin and piano heard here was produced ten years later by a young student of Bartók's, Endre Gertler. Bartók composed Contrasts in 1938 for the jazz clarinettist Benny Goodman and violinist Joseph Szigeti, who originally had requested a work in two movements, each with a cadenza for one of the featured instruments. Fulfilling this request, Bartók added a central slow movement, entitled 'Pihen' (Relaxation). The opening movement, 'Verbunkos', alludes to a march-like Hungarian military recruiting dance. The finale, entitled 'Sebes' (Quick), is a lively romp at the heart of which lies an unexpected episode of haunting calmness.

Besides writing for such outstanding musicians as Szigeti and Goodman, Bartók composed a lot of music for students, including the Forty-four Duos for two violins recorded here. These short pieces take material from a remarkably wide array of folk traditions and interlink the styles and culture of diverse peoples.

The unusually large tally of 51 tracks on this disc is explained by the fact that 44 of them are devoted to the violin duos that Bartók composed in 1931, attracted by the chance to write music that might give young violinists something both instructive and nourishing to play. Professionals, too, relish the opportunities for character and tonal colouring that these miniatures offer, as is fully evident here in the partnership of James Ehnes and Amy Schwartz Moretti. While Bartók harnessed and, in some cases, imitated folk music in these pieces, there is a creative sophistication to them that needs to be recognised by players and conveyed in performance over and above the fundamental folk intonations and inflections. Ehnes and Moretti possess precisely the degree of finesse required to bring both piquancy and a sense of stylish panache to the music here. Their 44 duos are presented on this release along with a performance of the succinct Sonatina and also the dazzling Contrasts that Bartók wrote for Benny Goodman and Joseph Szigeti, pungently played by Ehnes, Michael Collins and Andrew Armstrong. **** –Telegraph, 19/6/14

James Ehnes rounds off his survey of Bartok's chamber works for violin with a disc that reinforces the composer's versitality over a range of genres.An exemplary account of a major work for its medium. It is warmly recommended for insights into a composer whose stature increases over time. –IRR, July / Aug'14

Such is the brilliance and sensitivity of the playing that I hope these performers can be coaxed back into the studio to record other 20th century works for this particular instrumental combination. ***** –BBC Music magazine, Aug'14

James Ehnes and Amy Schwartz Moretti are fully the equal of even their most illustrious rivals, their playing varied and characterful enough to make listening to any of the four books of Duos at a single sitting a real pleasure. A lovely programme. –Gramophone, Aug'14

Such is the brilliance and sensitivity of the playing that I hope these performers can be coaxed back into the studio to record other 20th century works for this combination, such as Berg's Adagio or Khachaturian's Trio. Performance ***** Recording ***** –BBC Music Magazine, Sept'14

TRACKLIST
01-03. Contrasts, BB 116
04-06. Violin Sonatina, BB 102a (version by A. Gertier)
07-20. 44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 1
21-31. 44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 2
32-43. 44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 3
44-51. 44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 4

Dynamic Range Report

foobar2000 1.3.7 / Dynamic Range Meter 1.1.1
log date: 2017-03-26 19:42:00

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Analyzed: James Ehnes, Amy Schwartz Moretti / Bartók: Chamber Works for Violin, Vol. 3 (1-45)
James Ehnes, Andrew Armstrong / Bartók: Chamber Works for Violin, Vol. 3 (46-48)
James Ehnes, Michael Collins, Andrew Armstrong / Bartók: Chamber Works for Violin, Vol. 3 (49-51)
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DR Peak RMS Duration Track
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DR12 -13.39 dB -32.45 dB 0:59 07-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 1: No. 1. Párosító (Teasing Song)
DR10 -17.84 dB -32.68 dB 0:41 08-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 1: No. 2. Kalamajkó (Dance)
DR12 -14.75 dB -30.41 dB 1:01 09-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 1: No. 3. Menuetto
DR11 -13.72 dB -30.15 dB 0:53 10-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 1: No. 4. Szentivánéji (Summer Solstice Song)
DR11 -18.68 dB -35.65 dB 0:59 11-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 1: No. 5. Tót nóta 1 (Slovakian Song 1)
DR12 -14.39 dB -32.24 dB 0:56 12-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 1: No. 6. Magyar nóta (Hungarian Song)
DR12 -11.05 dB -28.29 dB 0:47 13-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 1: No. 7. Oláh nóta (Romanian Song)
DR13 -11.44 dB -31.32 dB 0:57 14-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 1: No. 8. Tót nóta 2 (Slovakian Song 2)
DR12 -13.30 dB -29.86 dB 0:45 15-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 1: No. 9. Játék (Play)
DR11 -17.81 dB -34.82 dB 1:05 16-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 1: No. 10. Rutén nóta (Ruthenian Song)
DR11 -11.44 dB -30.63 dB 1:17 17-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 1: No. 11. Gyermekrengetéskor (Lullaby)
DR12 -23.49 dB -40.55 dB 0:56 18-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 1: No. 12. Szénagyűjtéskor (Hay-harvesting Song)
DR11 -14.16 dB -31.42 dB 1:31 19-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 1: No. 13. Lakodalmas (Wedding Song)
DR12 -8.50 dB -28.41 dB 0:57 20-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 1: No. 14. Párnás tánc (Cushion Dance)
DR12 -14.26 dB -30.09 dB 1:03 21-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 2: No. 15. Katonanóta (Soldier's Song)
DR14 -12.19 dB -29.66 dB 0:59 22-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 2: No. 16. Burleszk (Burlesque)
DR12 -10.16 dB -28.56 dB 0:46 23-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 2: No. 17. Menetelő nóta 1 (Marching Song 1)
DR12 -11.50 dB -27.40 dB 0:46 24-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 2: No. 18. Menetelő nóta 2 (Marching Song 2)
DR13 -23.56 dB -41.10 dB 1:08 25-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 2: No. 19. Mese (Fairy tale)
DR14 -11.13 dB -33.56 dB 1:28 26-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 2: No. 20. Dal (Song)
DR12 -17.67 dB -37.01 dB 2:08 27-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 2: No. 21. Ujévköszöntő 1 (New Year's Greeting 1)
DR15 -16.34 dB -39.41 dB 0:42 28-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 2: No. 22. Szunyogtánc (Mosquito Dance)
DR13 -14.41 dB -32.39 dB 1:21 29-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 2: No. 23. Menyasszonybúcsúztató (Wedding Song)
DR13 -12.17 dB -32.41 dB 0:45 30-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 2: No. 24. Tréfás nóta (Gay Song)
DR12 -13.84 dB -32.23 dB 0:57 31-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 2: No. 25. Magyar nóta 2 (Hungarian Song 2)
DR12 -13.81 dB -30.94 dB 0:30 32-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 3: No. 26. ‘Ugyan édes komámasszony…' (Teasing Song)
DR12 -11.59 dB -28.21 dB 0:34 33-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 3: No. 27. Sánta-tánc (Limping Dance)
DR14 -8.82 dB -29.70 dB 2:19 34-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 3: No. 28. Bánkódás (Sorrow)
DR11 -14.17 dB -29.83 dB 0:44 35-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 3: No. 29. Ujévköszöntő 2 (New Year's Greetings 2)
DR13 -10.96 dB -28.08 dB 0:52 36-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 3: No. 30. Ujévköszöntő 3 (New Year's Greetings 3)
DR12 -10.96 dB -28.34 dB 0:42 37-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 3: No. 31. Ujévköszöntő 4 (New Year's Greetings 4)
DR12 -9.98 dB -27.06 dB 0:44 38-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 3: No. 32. Máramarosi tanc (Dance from Maramaros)
DR11 -12.67 dB -30.21 dB 1:31 39-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 3: No. 33. Aratáskor (Harvest Song)
DR12 -12.04 dB -28.90 dB 0:58 40-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 3: No. 34. Számláló nóta (Counting Song)
DR14 -10.34 dB -29.13 dB 1:04 41-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 3: No. 35. Rutén kolomejka (Ruthenian Kolomejka)
DR14 -9.57 dB -27.42 dB 0:56 42-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 3: No. 36. Szól a duda (Bagpipes)
DR13 -11.28 dB -28.05 dB 1:05 43-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 3: No. 36. Szól a duda - 2 Valtozata (Bagpipes - 2nd Variation)
DR13 -12.71 dB -33.15 dB 2:41 44-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 4: No. 37. Preludium és kánon (Prelude and Canon)
DR13 -8.77 dB -28.52 dB 0:42 45-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 4: No. 38. Forgatós (Romanian Whirling Dance)
DR12 -12.80 dB -29.08 dB 0:50 46-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 4: No. 39. Szerb tánc (Serbian Dance)
DR11 -12.62 dB -27.78 dB 0:50 47-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 4: No. 40. Oláh tánc (Romanian Dance)
DR12 -9.22 dB -26.95 dB 0:52 48-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 4: No. 41. Scherzo
DR13 -9.58 dB -27.30 dB 1:17 49-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 4: No. 42. Arab dal (Arabian Song)
DR15 -12.40 dB -40.49 dB 1:14 50-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 4: No. 43. Pizzicato
DR13 -8.61 dB -26.21 dB 1:51 51-44 Duos for 2 Violins, BB 104, Vol. 4: No. 44. ‘Erdélyi’ tánc (Transylvanian Dance)
DR12 -7.88 dB -23.99 dB 1:31 04-Violin Sonatina, BB 102a (version by A. Gertier): I. Dudások (Bagpipers): Allegretto
DR13 -7.73 dB -26.80 dB 0:40 05-Violin Sonatina, BB 102a (version by A. Gertier): II. Medvetánc (Bear Dance): Moderato
DR13 -5.09 dB -23.91 dB 2:08 06-Violin Sonatina, BB 102a (version by A. Gertier): III. Finale: Allegro vivace
DR15 -1.70 dB -22.82 dB 5:05 01-Contrasts, BB 116: I. Verbunkos (Recruiting Dance): Moderato, ben ritmato
DR14 -7.01 dB -28.38 dB 4:27 02-Contrasts, BB 116: II. Pihenő (Relaxation): Lento
DR14 -0.03 dB -21.03 dB 6:42 03-Contrasts, BB 116: III. Sebes (Fast Dance): Allegro vivace
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Number of tracks: 51
Official DR value: DR12

Samplerate: 96000 Hz
Channels: 2
Bits per sample: 24
Bitrate: 2489 kbps
Codec: FLAC
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