Post by julesd68 on Sept 13, 2016 11:46:34 GMT
I thought it was about time I wrote a few words in tribute to one of my all-time favourite violinists, Salvatore Accardo.
He has enjoyed a very long and distinguished career as a performer and recording artist. Most recently he has enjoyed a string of releases on the superb Fone record label, often with Orchestra de Camera Italiana, which he also directs.
Anyone who loves the violin, especially as a solo instrument should seriously consider the 'Homage to Fritz Kreisler' release which I have recently acquired. One of those discs you can just luxuriate in from start to finish! Just the purest artistry on display here and so effortless sounding in this entirely analogue recording that Fone specialise in. It is so refreshing to listen to music that isn't so obviously coloured like early Decca or late DG, to take the two extremes of the spectrum. I am only dissapointed in that I wished I had discovered Fone earlier, as they are strictly limited editions; once sold out you will be paying a lot of money to find one ...
Accardo isn't one of those violinists who seek to dazzle you with superficial pyrotechnics. He just plays very honestly, musically, effortlessly, and from the heart to my ears.
Salvatore, I salute you sir!
He has enjoyed a very long and distinguished career as a performer and recording artist. Most recently he has enjoyed a string of releases on the superb Fone record label, often with Orchestra de Camera Italiana, which he also directs.
Anyone who loves the violin, especially as a solo instrument should seriously consider the 'Homage to Fritz Kreisler' release which I have recently acquired. One of those discs you can just luxuriate in from start to finish! Just the purest artistry on display here and so effortless sounding in this entirely analogue recording that Fone specialise in. It is so refreshing to listen to music that isn't so obviously coloured like early Decca or late DG, to take the two extremes of the spectrum. I am only dissapointed in that I wished I had discovered Fone earlier, as they are strictly limited editions; once sold out you will be paying a lot of money to find one ...
Accardo isn't one of those violinists who seek to dazzle you with superficial pyrotechnics. He just plays very honestly, musically, effortlessly, and from the heart to my ears.
Salvatore, I salute you sir!
