Pablo Casals, The Art of Pablo Casals (1964, vinyl)While this is an older mono recording, the performance just mesmerized me. I’m by no means learned in classical music or strings, but I’ve become increasingly interested in the cello. Listening to this album (and virtuoso cello performances in general) just puts me in awe of the musical beauty that humans can create. I’m not really at a point where I can differentiate “songs” or the various merits across them in this genre, but for now it’s fine for me to simply appreciate. (6.5 stars)
Itzhak Perlman & John Williams, Paganini & Guiliani (1977, vinyl)
My daughter’s violin teacher frequently talks about Paganini, and I have this weird image of him as a classical Jimi Hendrix on the violin (yes, I know a weird set of associations particularly with regard to their playing styles). My other interest in picking this album of violin and guitar duos is a longer term dream in my head that I might actually play guitar accompanying my daughter (that said she’s light years beyond me as I just started taking lessons). Again, this was a fun listen by a classical neophyte, and I particularly enjoyed the more strident violin pieces. (6 stars)
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