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6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
A genius walks amongst us! Jul 12, 2002
By Brian Kelly I'm going to be as plain as possible about my feelings for Maxim Vengerov and say I absolutely do not know of anyone who pays any instrument better than Mr. Vengerov plays his violin. He's both an artistic genius and a virtuoso and the sound he gets from his instrument is the most compelling I have ever heard from a violin.
This recording is a collection and a great introduction to Maxims's playing.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Definitely a Five-Star Violinist May 30, 2003
By Ruth W. Stidger And this CD is one of his best. Be sure the bass on your system is turned up and get ready to spend one of the most enjoyable hours of your life.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
A Vengerov Sampler: Life is just a box of chocolates.... Aug 16, 2005
By Grady Harp For some reason I have always been averse to recordings of single movements from other disparate recordings which usually makes the spotlighted artist seem a bit crass and commercial. But amazingly enough this THE ROAD I TRAVEL featuring Maxim Vengerov is anything but that! Perhaps it is just that this young violinist weaves such a spell that little tidbits from here and there seem justifiable: then perhaps it is just a forgiving ear that can jump around his 'Road' and share the good memories.
The selections vary from concerto movements from Shostakovich, Mendelssohn, and Tchaikovsky to movements from sonatas by Beethoven and Brahms to oddities like the Franz Waxman 'Carmen Fantasia'. Different conductors and orchestras and pianists partner each excerpt. But it just comes together. This is a fine recording for friends who don't understand the fanaticism of Vengerov's following. It makes a fine calling card for the virtuoso! Grady Harp, August 05
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Great Compilation of Performances Jul 12, 2002
By operamaryc
"operamarty"
If you love this violinist or just want a highlight disc I can highly recommend this album. I love all of his works but this is an excellent overview from Brahms to Massenet and Tchaikovsky - each cut is exciting!
7 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Great Work! Mar 21, 2000
This is a "best of Maxim Vengerov" album so if you are a first time listener of Vengerov's work, this is the album to buy. There is a little biography in the CD cover that tells you how he became a violinist.
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A genius walks amongst us! Jul 12, 2002
A Vengerov Sampler: Life is just a box of chocolates.... Aug 16, 2005
