Alisa weilerstein is new to the summit this season, and she brings her bach to the 92nd street y on saturday. There followed a minuet by mozart and the rondo for piano. Alisa weilerstein and the new york philharmonic, conducted by joshua weilerstein, play the elgar concerto in e minor at bravo. Adagio moderato alisa weilerstein and staatskapelle berlin majorero. Weilerstein, staatskapelle berlin, daniel barenboim cond. After this, it takes off in many directions, everyone demanding attention. Her performance showed impressive stamina, but its intensity.
Alisa weilerstein is a young cellist whose emotionally resonant performances of both traditional and contemporary music have earned her international recognition. Alisa weilerstein elgar cello concerto conducted by. Now, in a new chapter of her career, alisa weilerstein brings her first ever public performance of the complete bach cello suites for unaccompanied cello to the. Alisa weilerstein displays an ecstasy that lifts performance into the realm of pure happiness says the new york times. 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. Daniel barenboim conducts wagner, elgar and brahms with alisa weilerstein europakonzert 2010, oxford. Introducing composed, the new classical music streaming service curated for you by classic fm, decca classics and deutsche grammophon. Alisa weilerstein born april 14, 1982 is an american classical cellist.
Piano trio voices impressions by alisa weilerstein now. Alisa weilerstein, czech philharmonic orchestra, jiri belohlavek cond. It lacks one of the bach solo cello pieces that are usual in such recitals, consisting entirely of music from the 20th and 21st centuries. The muchanticipated album from the brilliant young american cellist marks one of the most exciting decca classics debuts in many years.
Alisa weilerstein plays the elgar cello concerto in e minor youtube. Berliner philharmoniker elgar s cello concerto with alisa weilerstein and daniel barenboim 2010 720p webdl aac2. Throughout the week classic fms presenters bring you the best new recordings, including world exclusives and premiere broadcasts of latest releases. Daniel barenboim conducts dance music from all round the world. Delicate but the opening riff kicking in made me mouth oh fuck as bach is the man. Alisa weilerstein, daniel barenboim, berliner philharmoniker europa konzert from oxford wagner, elgar, brahms rhodri huw 2010, classical, bluray. 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. Alisa weilerstein azul mostly mozart music the new.
Alisa weilerstein plays elgar shows marcus center for. May morning in oxford, and the berliner philharmoniker join in the celebratory mood abroad in the university citys medieval streets with this concert in sir christopher wrens glorious sheldonian theatre. 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. Weilerstein deserves a salute from everyone in classical music. Her commitment to contemporary music is also clear from her performances of osvaldo golijovs cello concerto azul.
Facebook twitter linkedin instagram youtube medium. So stated the macarthur foundation when awarding alisa weilerstein a 2011 macarthur genius grant fellowship, prompting the new york times to respond. Adagio moderato alisa weilerstein and staatskapelle berlin youtube. Her elgar is not as wayward as du pre in the famous 1967 live. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Alisa weilerstein is a young cellist whose emotionally resonant. My husband and i want to share some very exciting news. The american cellist alisa weilerstein was a russian history major at columbia university. Exploring music with an intense past cello concerto, young americans, film music books, orchestra, past, culture, explore, female, my style alisa weilerstein plays shostakovich in soloist debut. Alisa weilerstein in an introspective elgar cello concerto. Any fellowship that recognizes the vibrancy of an idealistic musician like ms. Elgar celloconcerto alisa weilerstein daniel barenboim. 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. Elgar celloconcerto alisa weilerstein daniel barenboim klara.
With this 2014 release, american cellist alisa weilerstein moves out from obligatory concerto repertory into something more original. Alisa weilerstein may have taken on the challenge too soon. 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. Alisa weilerstein elgar cello concerto excerpt youtube. Alisa weilerstein is one of the most popular concerto and recital soloists on the international scene for her charismatic, compelling and exciting stage presence, the physical and emotional intensity and passion of her playing, and the natural expressiveness and. Cello concerto 4th movt alisa weilerstein, cello daniel barenboim, conductor berliner philharmoniker recording from the berliner philharmonikers european concert at the.
In 2001, the berliner philharmoniker and conductor daniel barenboim celebrated new years eve with dance music from three centuries. Alisa weilerstein elgar carter bruch 1 cd download buy. Concert daniel barenboim conducts wagner, elgar and brahms. 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. Cellist alisa weilerstein announces she is with child. Sound bites the sound bites do not exactly match the performance during this specific concert. In fact, the program here is not just original, but qualifies as daring. Elgar, cello concerto berliner philharmoniker daniel barenboim, conductor. Rafael payare and alisa weilerstein tonight on kpbs youtube. One of the crowning glories of the classical canon, bachs suites. Doubly exciting is the participation of conductor daniel barenboim a fervent supporter of alisa weilersteins extraordinary talent since their 2010 europa concert in oxford, in which alisa weilerstein gave a searing account of the elgar concerto.
American cello virtuoso alisa weilerstein has today announced, via social media, that she and husband, conductor and french hornist rafael payare are expecting their first child. Her recording of the elgar cello concerto is forthcoming with decca. Alisa weilerstein, cello nordic artists management. Alisa weilerstein elgar carter bruch 1 cd download. Elgar cello concerto in e minor, full concerto here konzert2010 edward elgar cello concerto in e minor, op. Alisa weilerstein 1982 present is an american cellist, whose love affair with the instrument began she was just two years old. Alisa weilerstein music, videos, stats, and photos. Cello concerto 4th movt alisa weilerstein, cello daniel barenboim, conductor berliner philharmoniker recording from the. The young american cellist alisa weilerstein has been called the new du pre and i can see why. Making her debut on decca, alisa weilerstein presents three major works of the cello repertoire with daniel barenboim leading the staatskapelle berlin.
Between these two pieces, cleveland favorite alisa weilerstein gave an introspective reading of edward elgars cello concerto in e minor, op. Alisa weilerstein was born in 1982 to musical parents. The guest conductor was giancarlo guerrero, music director of the nashville symphony and principal guest conductor of the cleveland orchestra for their multiweek residencies in miami, florida, each year. Cello concerto alisa weilerstein 1 3 youtube beethovens symphony no. Europa konzert, alisa weilerstein performs elgar cello. An exclusive recording artist for decca classics, alisa was the first cellist to be signed by the label for over 20 years. Cellist alisa weilerstein performs dvorak cello concerto in b minor, op. Elgars concerto is brought together with a contemporary masterpiece alisa weilersteins homage to the doyen of american composers, centenarian elliott carter. As a soloist with some of the worlds most prestigious orchestras and conductors, weilerstein is a consummate performer, combining technical precision with impassioned musicianship. 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. 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. 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. A bach sarabande for a unannounced encore rather than a look at me technical piece.
The star vehicle, naturally, is edward elgars concerto in e minor, which weilerstein plays with commanding presence, rich tone, and emotional depth. She is gifted with a dynamic musical personality that clearly stands out as something extraordinary. Cello concertos to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Alisa weilerstein our view was from the gallery and slightly behind alisa. Alisa weilerstein in elgars cello concerto concertgebouw.
Alisa weilerstein apparently can make her cello do anything she wants. The elgar concerto has a new champion in cleveland native alisa weilerstein. Alisa weilerstein is everything youd want in a cello soloist. The volatility of her first entry galvanises the performance after a slightly lacklustre orchestral introduction. Alisa weilerstein, the fastrising cellist, is making her mostly mozart debut with a performance of osvaldo golijovs azul. Alisa weilerstein performs elgars sublime cello concerto with the staatskapelle berlin, conducted by daniel barenboim for her debut album. Alisa weilerstein, cello directed by rhodri huw euroarts music. Johann sebastian bachs suites for unaccompanied cello, all six of them in one go, without hardly blinking. But it is the performance of the concerto that is centre stage and here alisa weilerstein is extraordinary.
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