May 01, 20 janos starker, who has died aged 88, was a true aristocrat of the cello. Janos starker sort by top sellers relevance lowest price highest price title az title za artist az artist za latest added top sellers results per page 20 20 40 100. The cellist was una oriordan, and the pianist was janet. The performances, of course, are absolutely fabulous even in comparison to the classic rostropovichkarajan coupling on dg. Edited by janos starker in collaboration with emilio colon. Born in hungary, janos starker was a child prodigy, who went on to become one of the worlds most acclaimed cellists, noted for his magnificent solo performances of bachs suites.
There can be no doubt of starker s supremacy in the bach cello suites, and his recording of the schumann concerto, with stanislaw skrowaczewski conducting, is as good as it gets. Andante poco meno mosso andante assai adagio janos starker philharmonia orchestrawalter susskind. Janos starker, leonard slatkin, the philharmonia orchestra janos starker, leonard slatkin, the philharmonia orchestra sony music distribution 2010 music download. Janos starker, cello santa fe festival orchestra outstanding classical. Quickly he joined the franz liszt academy of music in budapest, producing his debut there at 11. Janos starker was born in 1924 in budapest, hungary. Cello concerto janos starker performs with the london symphony orchestra conducted by antal dorati performing dvoraks cello concerto in b minor, op. His celebrity also included a colourful character and fascinating back story he was interred by the nazis during world war ii and was also noted for a lifestyle of drinking and smoking. Janos starker, dvorak, faure cello concerto elegie. His death last year prompted warm obituaries across the worlds press.
Cadenzas for violoncello by janos starker softcover. You must be sensitive to the natural changes that happen when you go from finger to finger, which requires a relaxed hand. Janos starker, dvorak, faure cello concerto elegie for. Janos starker, dvorak, faure janos starker, dvorak, faure cello concerto elegie for cello and orchestra. Janos starker bach suites for unaccompanied cello complete.
The cellist was elaina kim, and the pianist was eiko nakao. Camille saintsaens cello concerto no 1 in a minor, op 33. No one has impacted so many different facets of the art, craft, and literature of the cello, and no one has given so freely of himself to advance the cause of music at all levels. Cellist janos starker was born in hungary to musicloving russian parents. The 2lp classic now mastered and pressed at 45 rpm. Today it is difficult to understand that despite the tremendous bach renaissance that took place in the 19th century many compositions by the cantor of st. Janos starker bach6 solo cello suites musicians friend. Both as concert artist and as master teacher, starker is revered internationally, and has spent a. Two of his older brothers perished in the nazi holocaust, and he himself was interned. Janos starkerdvorak violincello concertobruch kol nidrei45. Janos starker celebration, schubert and boccherini string.
One of many celebrated artists on the mercury living presence label, this box is a collection of some of the finest recordings made by the master cellist janos starker. My teacher called and said, would you like to play the dvorak concerto. Soon he entered the franz liszt academy of music in budapest, making his debut there at 11. An intense prayer is offered by max bruch in his kol nidrei, and good oldfashioned heroics are supplied by antonin dvorak in the finale to his cello concerto. The following are my notes from master classes at the university of washington on december 2, 4, and 8, 1999.
Joyeux janos starker philharmonia orchestrawalter susskind 5. It is a recording that skillfully documents baileys amazing technical facility and flawless command of his instrument, the. A place for all those who janos starker touched to share their sadness and gratitude. Mar 18, 2020 cellist janos starker was created in hungary to musicloving russian parents. Both as concert artist and as master teacher, starker is revered internationally, and has spent a lifetime campaigning on behalf of the cello and its repertoire. The conductor and soloist set a benchmark in how to work together as a team in concert in that it is less the often lamented emulation than the interpretation which stands in the foreground in this performance. Cello janos starker conductor stanislaw skrowaczewski orchestra the london symphony orchestra recording info. Transferred from a 15ips 2track tape recorded in july 1962 by mercury records on 35 mm magnetic film. Janos starker cello philharmonia orchestra, walter susskind.
Documentary janos starker, a lesson in music a portrait of the. Cello concerto elegie for cello and orchestra discogs. These newly remastered mercury living presence reissue lps represent the state of the art of allanalog technology and production. His two brothers were violinists, and he was given a cello before he was six. Remembering janos starker, the cellist born to be a teacher npr. Starker was one of the 20th centurys best cellists, known for his warmth and expression, as well as a thorough knowledge of the instrument. Underneath the apparent aloofness of the hungarian cellist janos starker, lies a.
Apr 24, 2020 janos starker, hungarianborn american cellist born july 5, 1924, budapest, hung. Born in budapest in 1924, janos starker came to the united states in 1948, where he subsequently held the principal cellist chair in three american orchestras, including the. Doing the playing chores are yoyo ma heard live in saint petersburg, janos starker, ofra harnoy, read more steven isserlis and gregor piatigorsky, so you know youre in good hands. He had begun teaching other children at eight, and by the time he was 12 he had five pupils.
Not only an impeccable virtuoso with more than 5,000 concerts and 160 recordings to his name, he was also a. Join napster and access fulllength songs on your phone, computer or home audio device. A child prodigy, he made his debut aged 11, and caused a sensation when he played the dvorak concerto aged 14, standing in at short notice for an indisposed soloist. Janos starker recorded bachs cello suites five times, two of which are available on cd. Buy schneiderhan, fricsay, janos starker, brahms, double concerto, violin, cello, classical by vintaged as a tshirt, classic tshirt, triblend tshirt. This rendition by janos starker is from 19631965, at the absolute peak of his cellistic powers. In comparison to that cd i would say starker dorati push slightly more, karajan was more romantic if i could put it that way. Not only an impeccable virtuoso with more than 5,000 concerts and 160 recordings to his name, he was also a devoted. Schneiderhan, fricsay, janos starker, brahms, double. Janos starker performs with the london symphony orchestra conducted by antal dorati performing dvoraks cello concerto in b minor, op. Cut directly from the original 3track, firstgeneration master tapes. This valuable delos release assembles 3 different recordings by master cellist janos starker done in the 1970s. Janos starker, dvorak, bruch, antal dorati conducting the london symphony orchestra.
Janos starker s cello concerto collection has given her many hours of pleasure and comfort for my mother in her journey in home hospice for als. Hans bottermund, zoltan kodaly, josef gingold, janos starker. Starker was born in budapest to a father of polish descent and a mother who had immigrated from the russian empire, both jewish. Johns hospital in which he was born was given a cello before his sixth birthday. Janos starker is known throughout the world as a soloist, recording artist, and teacher. Janos starker, dvorak, bruch, antal dorati conducting the london symphony orchestra cello concerto in b minor, op. He set his reputation for technical perfection, sensitive phrasing and a supreme expressive intensity. Renowned concert soloist and prolific, grammywinning cellist janos starker died sunday. Apr 30, 20 janos starker was born in budapest on july 5, 1924, the son of sandor and margit starker. Janos starker, long called the king of the cellists, has built one of the great musical careers of the second half of the 20th century. Overtures alfred brendel, bernard haitink, janos starker, henryk szeryng on allmusic 2003. His two brothers had been violinists, and he was presented with a cello before he was six. Janos starker, bruch, dvorak, tchaikovsky, london symphony. Starker teaching the haydn concerto in d, from a master class at portland state university in 2006.
Alliance janos starker bach6 solo cello suites release date. Bloch zuill bailey the recording beautfilly reveals zuill baileys virtuosity as a cellist and gives this gift of music exceptional clarity. Janos starker cello album mono recording high definition. From 1958 until his death, he taught at the indiana university jacobs school of music, where he held the title of distinguished professor. Janos starker was certainly a very great cellist, but i dont feel quite as strongly positive about this performance of the dvorak concerto as others. Starker s recording of the suites from 1965 makes a lasting impression on the listener, and even record producers who are well used to recorded excellence have been highly. Janos starker teaching faure elegy during a master class at portland state university in 2006. Celebrate with delos the 80th birthday of the king of cellists janos starker. Jan didnt sound hungarian, but the programs ended up saying jano, which. Janos starker the warner legacy box set 10cds diabolus. Della jones mezzosoprano, carol rosenberger piano, janos starker cello seattle symphony orchestra, oregon symphony, london symphony orchestra, scottish chamber orchestra, gerard schwarz, james depreist.
He produced public looks at age groups six and seven. Cellist janos starker was created in hungary to musicloving russian parents. Complete your janos starker, dvorak, faure collection. Alan hovhaness, dennis russell davies, seattle symphony, janos. Thank you, janos starker and all the artists, crew and production who provided such a lovely work of art that has provided ease, comfort and pleasure for my mother and our family. Janos starker has found worthy fellow musicians in antal dorati and the london symphony orchestra. He, rostropovich and fournier are the greatest cellists of the late 20th century. Janos starker was born in budapest in 1924 and began studying the cello at the. Starker, who died in april 20, was one of the 20th centurys most renowned cellists. The first in 1965 for mercury living presence, was a triumph. Janos starker was born in budapest on july 5, 1924, the son of sandor and margit starker.
Janos starker celebration, schubert and boccherini string quintets. July 5, 1924 april 28, 20 was a hungarianamerican cellist. Janos starker recorded the schumann concerto more than once. Janos starker concerto collection recording delos music.
Cadenzas for violoncello by janos starker softcover sheet. Janos starker, cello maximilian pilzer conducts the castle hill festival orchestra marilyn meyer, piano recording info. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. We have the classic cello concerto and two substantial fillers on this disc. Born in budapest in 1924, janos starker came to the united states in 1948, where he subsequently held the principal cellist chair in three american orchestras, including the chicago symphony under fritz reiner. He was particularly admired for his interpretations of zoltan kodalys rarely performed sonata for unaccompanied. Concerto collection janos starker, santa fe festival orchestra on allmusic 1996. May 06, 2007 janos starker dvorak cello concerto, part 1 duration. Janos starker the mercury recordings decca box set. Janos starkerdvorak violincello concertobruch kol nidrei. From 1958 until his death, he taught at the indiana university jacobs school of music, where he held the titl. The twoway cellist janos starker has died at 88, ending a life and career that saw him renowned for his skills as a soloist, his prodigious work. Janos starker cello cd page 3 of 6 presto classical. Suveran lp, cellokonsert av dvorak och framford av starker.
Janos starker hungarianborn american musician britannica. Alan hovhaness, dennis russell davies, seattle symphony, janos starker symphony 22. The twoway cellist janos starker has died at 88, ending a life and career that saw him renowned for. Transferred from a 15ips 2track tape recorded in july 1962 by mercury records on 35 mm magnetic film coproducer harold lawrence, wilma cozart.
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