Her performance here with conductor daniel barenboim and the staatskapelle berlin not only bears comparison to jacqueline du pres but also stands out markedly for its depth, virtuosity and animation. Alisa weilerstein elgar carter bruch 1 cd download. The accomplished young cellist alisa weilerstein is known more for her performances of elgar and shostakovich than for her work in the music of the baroque. Her father, donald weilerstein, is the first violin of the cleveland quartet, and her mother, vivian hornil wilerstein, is a professor at the new england conservatory, teaching both piano and chamber music. Elgar celloconcerto alisa weilerstein daniel barenboim. Oct 19, 2016 alisa weilerstein makes one of deccas most exciting debuts in recent years. Europa konzert, alisa weilerstein performs elgar cello. Elgar celloconcerto alisa weilerstein daniel barenboim klara.
Alisa weilerstein is too big a talent to be pigeonholed. Alisa weilerstein elgar carter bruch 1 cd download buy. The disc was named recording of the year 20 by bbc music, which featured the cellist on the cover of its may 2014 issue. Alisa weilerstein is a young cellist whose emotionally resonant performances of both traditional and contemporary music have earned her international recognition. And pablo herascasado conducts these concerts of music from the british isles. The elgar concerto has a new champion in cleveland native alisa weilerstein. Weilerstein deserves a salute from everyone in classical music. Alisa weilerstein music, videos, stats, and photos. Alisa weilerstein is a regular and welcome guest at such leading international festivals as the aspen festival, new yorks mostly mozart festival, the kissingen summer festival and the verbier festival. Dec 30, 2017 alisa weilerstein and inon barnatan are two of the worlds leading instrumentalists, and this album clearly shows the benefits of a longlasting chamber music partnership with two exceptional musicians, captured in their prime. Benjamin brittens stormy four sea interludes from peter grimes, and. The conductor daniel barenboim has been a fervent supporter of alisa weilersteins extraordinary talent since he accompanied her in elgars concerto as part of the 2010 europa concert in oxford, broadcast on tv across europe. Listen to your favorite songs from alisa weilerstein. The american cellist alisa weilerstein was a russian history major at columbia university.
Alisa weilerstein listen to alisa weilerstein on deezer. Alisa weilerstein is the first cellist for many years to play the elgar concerto with daniel barenboim, and his decision to record it with her is a major statement. Alisa weilerstein 1982 present is an american cellist, whose love affair with the instrument began she was just two years old. When i would describe elgars music, weilerstein says, its of course very deeply emotional, but its also very english in that theres a kind of.
Alisa weilersteins debut on decca with the elgar cello concerto conducted by daniel barenboim. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Cello concertos by alisa weilerstein, staatskapelle. The star vehicle, naturally, is edward elgar s concerto in e minor, which weilerstein plays with commanding presence, rich tone, and emotional depth. Elgars concerto is brought together with a contemporary masterpiece alisa weilersteins homage to the doyen of.
May 08, 2016 edward elgar s cello concerto in e minor, op. Her performance showed impressive stamina, but its intensity. Elgars cello concerto with alisa weilerstein and daniel. The renowned cellist is joined by decca fanfavorite daniel barenboim. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. With an extensive discography and a busy calendar of concerts and recitals, she is deeply committed to passionate interpretations of the grand pieces of romantic and modern cello repertoire. Today, pentatone releases alisa weilerstein s recording of the complete bach cello suites one of the crowning glories of the classical canon, bachs suites have long been featured in alisa s programming and have come to play an increasingly central part in her career. Berliner philharmoniker elgars cello concerto with alisa weilerstein and daniel barenboim 2010 720p webdl aac2. Johann sebastian bachs suites for unaccompanied cello, all six of them in one go, without hardly blinking.
Cancelled elgar cello concerto pittsburgh official. Apr 03, 2014 american cellist alisa weilerstein, described by bbc music magazine as one of the most extraordinary soloists of her generation, follows her critically acclaimed decca debut recording of elgar s. Berliner philharmoniker elgar s cello concerto with alisa weilerstein and daniel barenboim 2010 720p webdl aac2. She began studying her instrument at age 4, and by had mastered it sufficiently to appear before the cleveland orchestra in a performance of tchaikovskys variations on a rococo theme. Alisa weilerstein may have taken on the challenge too soon. Mar 22, 2017 alisa weilerstein is the first cellist for many years to play the elgar concerto with daniel barenboim, and his decision to record it with her is a major statement. Alisa weilerstein, cello nordic artists management. September 11, 2008 cellist alisa weilerstein was born into a musical family with a love for chamber music. She is gifted with a dynamic musical personality that clearly stands out as something extraordinary. Alisa weilerstein displays an ecstasy that lifts performance into the realm of pure happiness the new york times. Sep 01, 2015 streaming and by permanent download to your computer andor device. Cello concerto 4th movt alisa weilerstein, cello daniel barenboim, conductor berliner philharmoniker recording from the berliner philharmonikers european concert at the.
Alisa weilerstein is an american cellist, the daughter of violinist donald weilerstein and pianist vivian hornik weilerstein, and the sister of conductor and violinist joshua weilerstein. Dvorak cello concerto alisa weilerstein 1 cd download. Alisa weilerstein apparently can make her cello do anything she wants. Alisa weilerstein, daniel barenboim, elgar, carter. Aug 15, 2017 american cellist alisa weilerstein, described by bbc music magazine as one of the most extraordinary soloists of her generation, follows her critically acclaimed decca debut recording of elgars cello concerto with a vital new interpretation of dvoraks cello concerto, coupled with some of his bestknown melodies. This page lists all recordings performed by alisa weilerstein. Mar 09, 20 alisa weilerstein emphasises how much she owes to barenboim.
Alisa weilerstein performs bach in a monumental and. Weilerstein brings her ardent charisma to the beguiling music of dvorak. In recent years, weilerstein recorded the elgar and elliott carter cello concertos with daniel barenboim and the staatskapelle berlin. New york a young cellist whose emotionally resonant performances of both traditional and contemporary music have earned her international recognition, weilerstein is a consummate performer, combining technical precision with. This dazzling cellist performs elgar s aching cello concerto. On tuesday night in harris hall, she applied extraordinarily flawless technique for nearly 3 hours and 30 minutes to some of the most profound music ever written for the instrument. Her first cello was fashioned from a cereal box and a toothbrush, made by her grandmother to keep her entertained when she had chickenpox as a toddler.
She made her debut at age with the cleveland orchestra playing tchaikovsky s variations. Sound bites the sound bites do not exactly match the performance during this specific concert. Alisa weilerstein is still fresh to decca, but a little over a year after releasing the elgar and carter concertos, here she is with the dvorak. Piano trio, voices, impressions adam neiman, alisa weilerstein, anne akiko meyers, cypress string quartet, hsinyun huang, melissa kleinbart, nicholas. Whether that gives her special insight into the music of shostakovich is debatable, but whatever the case, this is an unusually strong reading of shostakovichs pair of cello concertos, both emotionally intense works dating from the later part of his career. The muchanticipated album from a brilliant young american cellist marks one of the most exciting decca classics debuts in many years. Elgars concerto is brought together with a contemporary masterpiece alisa weilersteins homage to the doyen of american composers, centenarian elliott carter. Alisa weilerstein is new to the summit this season, and she brings her bach to the 92nd street y on saturday. Europa konzert, alisa weilerstein performs elgar cello concerto. Alisa weilerstein makes one of deccas most exciting debuts in recent years. Weilerstein avoids nostalgia in the elgar and produces instead an account that is full of passion, grief and. Mar 11, 2019 alisa weilerstein and inon barnatan are two of the worlds leading instrumentalists, and this album clearly shows the benefits of a longlasting chamber music partnership with two exceptional musicians, captured in their prime.
So stated the macarthur foundation when awarding alisa weilerstein a 2011 macarthur genius grant fellowship, prompting the new york times to respond. For cellist alisa weilerstein, its all about balance and connection acclaimed musician to perform at the bing on april 26. Elgar, carter, alisa weilerstein, daniel barenboim, staatskapelle berlin cello concerto album 2. With music streaming on deezer you can discover more than 56 million tracks, create your own playlists. Alisa weilerstein listen on deezer music streaming. Alisa weilerstein emphasises how much she owes to barenboim. Elgar, carter, alisa weilerstein, daniel barenboim. Alisa weilerstein telecharger et ecouter les albums. Deceptive cadence the celebrated young american cellist walks us through her recording of this devastating concerto written. Cellist alisa weilerstein was rehearsing at the jerusalem international chamber music festival in september when she learned that shed been named a 2011 macarthur fellow. Weilerstein is a consummate performer, combining technical precision with impassioned musicianship, stated the macarthur foundation, when awarding american cellist alisa weilerstein a 2011 macarthur fellowship. Alisa weilerstein cello, staatskapelle berlin, daniel barenboim.
She began studying her instrument at age 4, and by had mastered it sufficiently to appear before the clevelan. Alisa weilerstein s debut on decca with the elgar cello concerto conducted by daniel barenboim. Alisa weilerstein cello and details of their recordings available to browse and buy. She will play the elgar concerto at vail with the new york philharmonic conducted by her brother joshua, embark on a sevencity us tour playing the dvorak concerto with the czech philharmonic conducted by semyon bychkov, and play bach solo suite cycles in aspen, berkeley, and beverly hills. American cellist alisa weilersteins reading of the elgar centred wholly on the poetic the natural expressiveness of the opening filled with dreamlike expectation, a sense of quiet exhilaration in the scherzo passages set alight with nimble flirtatiousness, the adagio beautifully weighted by a darkened pallor, and the finale making its. Alisa weilerstein, cello directed by rhodri huw euroarts music.
As a soloist with some of the worlds most prestigious orchestras and conductors, weilerstein is a consummate performer, combining technical precision with impassioned musicianship. Cellist alisa weilerstein on latest album, trondheim. Alisa weilerstein elgar carter bruch 1 cd download buy now. Making her debut on decca, alisa weilerstein presents three major works of the cello repertoire with daniel barenboim leading the staatskapelle berlin. Browse and buy all classical recordings featuring alisa weilerstein cello. This is the second album ive purchased by the amazing young cellist alisa weilerstein. Cello concerto 4th movt alisa weilerstein, cello daniel barenboim, conductor berliner philharmoniker recording from the berliner philharmonikers european concert at. Alisa weilerstein is the first cellist in many years to play the elgar concerto with daniel barenboim, and his decision to record it with her is a major statement. Alisa weilerstein was born into a musical family in new york in 1982, and began learning the. Explore releases from alisa weilerstein at discogs.
Deceptive cadence the celebrated young american cellist walks us through her recording of. Stream alisa weilerstein on amazon music unlimited now. An exclusive recording artist for decca classics, alisa was the first cellist to be signed by the label for over 20 years. Alisa weilerstein in elgars cello concerto concertgebouw. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from alisa weilerstein at the discogs marketplace.
Elgar, cello concerto berliner philharmoniker daniel barenboim, conductor. For cellist alisa weilerstein, its all about balance and. He has been guru and guide, offering suggestions on every aspect of elgar s composition, from its phrasing to its psychology. Alisa weilerstein born april 14, 1982 is an american classical cellist. American cellist alisa weilerstein s reading of the elgar centred wholly on the poetic the natural expressiveness of the opening filled with dreamlike expectation, a sense of quiet exhilaration in the scherzo passages set alight with nimble flirtatiousness, the adagio beautifully weighted by a darkened pallor, and the finale making its.
Find alisa weilerstein discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Alisa weilerstein and inon barnatan are two of the worlds leading instrumentalists, and this album clearly shows the benefits of a longlasting chamber music partnership with two exceptional musicians, captured in their prime. Her commitment to contemporary music is also clear from her performances of osvaldo golijovs cello concerto azul. She began studying her instrument at age 4, and by had mastered it sufficiently to appear before the cleveland orchestra in a performance of tchaikovsky s. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Elgar composed it in the aftermath of the first world war, when his music.