Ivo Cordes
Michael Erxleben - Frank Martin: Concertos (2004) MCH SACD ISO + DSD64 + Hi-Res FLAC Vinyl & HR
Posted by HDAtall at Dec. 5, 2024
Michael Erxleben, Orchester Musikkollegium Winterthur, Jac van Steen - Frank Martin: Concertos (2004)
SACD Rip | SACD ISO | DST64 2.0 & 5.1 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 64:00 minutes | Scans NOT included | 3,46 GB
or DSD64 Stereo (from SACD-ISO to Tracks.dsf) > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | Front, Scans NOT included | 1,39 GB
or FLAC 2.0 (carefully converted & encoded to tracks) 24bit/44,1 kHz | Front, Scans NOT incl. | 574 MB
Features Stereo and Multichannel Surround Sound | Label: MDG # 901-1280-6
Frank Martin’s Violin Concerto must be counted one of the finest 20th century works in the genre. It’s a very beautiful, lyrical work. The opening orchestral tutti alone instantly establishes an unforgettable, magical atmosphere, an amalgam of impressionism, jazz, modal harmony, and a touch of 12-tone technique. There was an old Decca recording with Wolfgang Schneiderhan (recently reissued on DG), which was quite good, but this version is in another league. Not only does Michael Erxleben essay the solo part with a wholly winning combination of shapely phrasing and rhythmic suppleness (Schneiderhan was a touch foursquare), but the Winterthur orchestra under Jac van Steen plays Martin’s austere but evocative score with real character. The balance between solo and ensemble also is perfectly judged, allowing a vivid interplay between the two and support for the soloist that, however gentle, never lacks for color and impact.