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Discography
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Alberto Ginastera
- Glosses on Themes of Pablo Casals, op.
48
- Variaciones Concertantes
- Glosses on Themes of Pablo Casals, op.
46
- Piano Concerto Nr. 2
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Gramophone
"The LSO, under the young Uruguayan-born, American-trained
woman conductor, accomplish marvels of virtuosity, and
the brass-playing in the "Introducio" is superb. ...The
most interesting aspect of the work, admirably illustrated
on this disc, is Ginastera's re-scoring from its original
for strings alone to the version for gigantic orchestra.
...Recorded quality throughout the disc is first-class.
...Warmly recommended to anyone making their first acquaintance
with Ginastera."
Fanfare
"...luminous recordings...a delight to hear... This
disc does Ben-Dor much credit, as each piece receives
a performance in keeping with its spirit...a fine presentation
of Ginastera's music...performances of strong profile
and abundant instrumental detail...Ben-Dor has solid
ideas about the nature and progress of all three works,
and gets firmly delineated, energetic, and vivid results...Recommended."
Fono Forum
"...a highlight of Ginastera's diskography...convincing
not only on account of the compositions, but through
the stupendous performance of orchestra and conductor...magical...
special attention is due to the conductor of this recording:
Gisèle Ben-Dor, Uruguayan-born of Polish parents,
who substituted in 1993 for Kurt Masur with the New
York Philharmonic without a rehearsal. In this recording
she proves herself a sensitive and elegant musician,
possessing the breadth to effectively allow the racing
finali to become the logical development of the
compositions."
American Record Guide
"appealing and colorful...I enjoyed this disc."
The Strad
"...surface color and rhythmic vitality...Ben-Dor raises
the temperature a few degrees."
On The Air Magazine
"Conductor Ben-Dor brings the required rhythmic punch
to all three works, and she obviously understands Ginastera's
biting harmonies and anarchic counterpoint".
Turok's Choice
"...strong conducting...delightful."
Houston Chronicle
"Ben-Dor leads vigorous, charged performances.
Baltimore Sun
"...Best new recording (Top Performers of 1995) ...a
classy, colorful program."
San Antonio Express-News
"One of the best classical music finds of last year...The
London Symphony and Israel Chamber Orchestra are masterfully
directed by a rising conducting star, Gisèle Ben-Dor."
Santa Barbara News-Press
"...seductive languor to ear-popping virtuosity...unusual
repertoire played with polish, flair and sumptuously
recorded sound...the Ginastera is a real prize. Ben-Dor
conducts like a person on the verge of a major international
career..."
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