Alisa weilerstein was born in 1982 to musical parents. Alisa weilerstein is the first cellist for many years to play the elgar concerto with daniel barenboim, and his decision to record it with her is a major statement. An exclusive recording artist for decca classics, alisa was the first cellist to be signed by the label for over 20 years. Introducing composed, the new classical music streaming service curated for you by classic fm, decca classics and deutsche grammophon. Exploring music with an intense past cello concerto, young americans, film music books, orchestra, past, culture, explore, female, my style alisa weilerstein plays shostakovich in soloist debut. The volatility of her first entry galvanises the performance after a slightly lacklustre orchestral introduction. It lacks one of the bach solo cello pieces that are usual in such recitals, consisting entirely of music from the 20th and 21st centuries. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Alisa weilerstein in elgars cello concerto concertgebouw.
Her first cello was fashioned from a cereal box and a toothbrush, made by her grandmother to keep her entertained when she had chickenpox as a toddler. Cello concerto alisa weilerstein 1 3 youtube beethovens symphony no. Elgar celloconcerto alisa weilerstein daniel barenboim klara. Alisa weilerstein is a regular and welcome guest at such leading international festivals as the aspen festival, new yorks mostly mozart festival, the kissingen summer festival and the verbier festival. But it is the performance of the concerto that is centre stage and here alisa weilerstein is extraordinary. Weilerstein, staatskapelle berlin, daniel barenboim cond. Alisa weilerstein and the new york philharmonic, conducted by joshua weilerstein, play the elgar concerto in e minor at bravo. Her commitment to contemporary music is also clear from her performances of osvaldo golijovs cello concerto azul. Alisa weilerstein performs elgars sublime cello concerto with the staatskapelle berlin, conducted by daniel barenboim for her debut album. On tuesday night in harris hall, she applied extraordinarily flawless technique for nearly 3 hours and 30 minutes to some of the most profound music ever written for the instrument. Alisa weilerstein plays the elgar cello concerto in e minor youtube. Cello concertos to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. After this, it takes off in many directions, everyone demanding attention.
Alisa weilerstein s debut on decca with the elgar cello concerto conducted by daniel barenboim. Whether that gives her special insight into the music of shostakovich is debatable, but whatever the case, this is an unusually strong reading of shostakovichs pair of cello concertos, both emotionally intense works dating from the later part of his career. Alisa weilerstein elgar carter bruch 1 cd download buy. Her performance showed impressive stamina, but its intensity. Elgar, cello concerto berliner philharmoniker daniel barenboim, conductor. American cello virtuoso alisa weilerstein has today announced, via social media, that she and husband, conductor and french hornist rafael payare are expecting their first child. Throughout the week classic fms presenters bring you the best new recordings, including world exclusives and premiere broadcasts of latest releases. Alisa weilerstein is a young cellist whose emotionally resonant. Alisa weilerstein, the fastrising cellist, is making her mostly mozart debut with a performance of osvaldo golijovs azul. Concert daniel barenboim conducts wagner, elgar and brahms. Piano trio voices impressions by alisa weilerstein now.
Her recording of the elgar cello concerto is forthcoming with decca. Making her debut on decca, alisa weilerstein presents three major works of the cello repertoire with daniel barenboim leading the staatskapelle berlin. Alisa weilerstein may have taken on the challenge too soon. Alisa weilerstein in an introspective elgar cello concerto. Doubly exciting is the participation of conductor daniel barenboim a fervent supporter of alisa weilersteins extraordinary talent since their 2010 europa concert in oxford, in which alisa weilerstein gave a searing account of the elgar concerto. Daniel barenboim conducts wagner, elgar and brahms with alisa weilerstein europakonzert 2010, oxford. Now, in a new chapter of her career, alisa weilerstein brings her first ever public performance of the complete bach cello suites for unaccompanied cello to the. Elgar celloconcerto alisa weilerstein daniel barenboim. She is gifted with a dynamic musical personality that clearly stands out as something extraordinary. Alisa weilerstein is everything youd want in a cello soloist. Alisa weilerstein is a young cellist whose emotionally resonant performances of both traditional and contemporary music have earned her international recognition.
Europa konzert, alisa weilerstein performs elgar cello. With this 2014 release, american cellist alisa weilerstein moves out from obligatory concerto repertory into something more original. Alisa weilerstein 1982 present is an american cellist, whose love affair with the instrument began she was just two years old. My husband and i want to share some very exciting news. The american cellist alisa weilerstein was a russian history major at columbia university. In 2001, the berliner philharmoniker and conductor daniel barenboim celebrated new years eve with dance music from three centuries. Adagio moderato alisa weilerstein and staatskapelle berlin youtube. Alisa weilerstein our view was from the gallery and slightly behind alisa. The elgar concerto has a new champion in cleveland native alisa weilerstein. The proceedings began with a gavotte by bach the first time that one of the thomaskantors works had been heard at a new years eve concert since 1984, when karajan conducted the magnificat. Alisa weilerstein is new to the summit this season, and she brings her bach to the 92nd street y on saturday. Alisa weilerstein, cello nordic artists management. Delicate but the opening riff kicking in made me mouth oh fuck as bach is the man.
Alisa weilerstein apparently can make her cello do anything she wants. Today, pentatone releases alisa weilerstein s recording of the complete bach cello suites one of the crowning glories of the classical canon, bachs suites have long been featured in alisa s programming and have come to play an increasingly central part in her career. So stated the macarthur foundation when awarding alisa weilerstein a 2011 macarthur genius grant fellowship, prompting the new york times to respond. Weilerstein is a consummate performer, combining technical precision with impassioned musicianship, stated the macarthur foundation, when awarding american cellist alisa weilerstein a 2011 macarthur fellowship. Alisa weilerstein born april 14, 1982 is an american classical cellist. Between these two pieces, cleveland favorite alisa weilerstein gave an introspective reading of edward elgars cello concerto in e minor, op. The guest conductor was giancarlo guerrero, music director of the nashville symphony and principal guest conductor of the cleveland orchestra for their multiweek residencies in miami, florida, each year.
Today, pentatone releases alisa weilersteins recording of the complete bach cello suites. Facebook twitter linkedin instagram youtube medium. Elgar cello concerto in e minor, full concerto here konzert2010 edward elgar cello concerto in e minor, op. Her elgar is not as wayward as du pre in the famous 1967 live. Alisa weilerstein azul mostly mozart music the new. Alisa weilerstein plays elgar shows marcus center for.
The star vehicle, naturally, is edward elgars concerto in e minor, which weilerstein plays with commanding presence, rich tone, and emotional depth. Alisa weilerstein elgar carter bruch 1 cd download. May morning in oxford, and the berliner philharmoniker join in the celebratory mood abroad in the university citys medieval streets with this concert in sir christopher wrens glorious sheldonian theatre. One of the crowning glories of the classical canon, bachs suites. Cello concerto 4th movt alisa weilerstein, cello daniel barenboim, conductor berliner philharmoniker recording from the. Alisa weilerstein, daniel barenboim, berliner philharmoniker europa konzert from oxford wagner, elgar, brahms rhodri huw 2010, classical, bluray. Johann sebastian bachs suites for unaccompanied cello, all six of them in one go, without hardly blinking. There followed a minuet by mozart and the rondo for piano.
Alisa weilerstein elgar cello concerto in e minor 4th. Alisa weilerstein elgar cello concerto excerpt youtube. Berliner philharmoniker elgar s cello concerto with alisa weilerstein and daniel barenboim 2010 720p webdl aac2. In fact, the program here is not just original, but qualifies as daring.
A bach sarabande for a unannounced encore rather than a look at me technical piece. Alisa weilerstein music, videos, stats, and photos. Sound bites the sound bites do not exactly match the performance during this specific concert. Alisa weilerstein, cello directed by rhodri huw euroarts music. Rafael payare and alisa weilerstein tonight on kpbs youtube. Cellist alisa weilerstein performs dvorak cello concerto in b minor, op. Alisa weilerstein is still fresh to decca, but a little over a year after releasing the elgar and carter concertos, here she is with the dvorak. Cello concerto 4th movt alisa weilerstein, cello daniel barenboim, conductor berliner philharmoniker recording from the berliner philharmonikers european concert at the. Alisa weilerstein biography, albums, streaming links. As a soloist with some of the worlds most prestigious orchestras and conductors, weilerstein is a consummate performer, combining technical precision with impassioned musicianship.
Alisa weilerstein, czech philharmonic orchestra, jiri belohlavek cond. Daniel barenboim conducts dance music from all round the world. Cellist alisa weilerstein announces she is with child. Her performance here with conductor daniel barenboim and the staatskapelle berlin not only bears comparison to jacqueline du pres but also stands out markedly for its depth, virtuosity and animation.
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