CD: Romeo and Juliet
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Generelt:The idea of arranging movements from Prokofiev’s popular ballet Romeo and Juliet for brass band and percussion is not as strange as it may first seem, since Russia boasts a great brass band tradition. The three arrangers who participated in this unique project have had a close relationship with the Eikanger-Bjørsvik Band for many years, resulting in colourful and thrilling arrangements that showcase the full range of sonorities available, particularly involving melodic percussion instruments and the expressive contrasts achievable between muted and full-voiced brass.
Dirigent: Bjarte Engeset
Arrangements: Reid Gilje, Frode Rydland og Svein-Henrik Giske
Naxos Recording: CD 8.572193
1. Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: I. Introduction, 1:32
2. Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: I. Montagues and Capulets, 3:53
3. Suite No. 3, Op. 101: II. Morning Dance, 2:15
4. Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: II. Juliet the young girl, 4:02
5. Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: V. Masks, 2:01
6. Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: IV. Romeo and Juliet, 6:59
7. Suite No. 3, Op. 101: IV. The Nurse, 1:57
8. Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: III. Friar Laurence, 2:35
9. Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: IV. Dance, 1:59
10. Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: VII. Death of Tybalt, 4:59
11. Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: V. Romeo and Juliet before parting, 7:49
12. Suite No. 3, Op. 101: V. Aubade, 2:14
13. Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: VII. Romeo at the grave of Juliet, 5:14
14. Suite No. 3, Op. 101: VI. Death of Juliet, 3:28
Dirigent: Bjarte Engeset
Arrangements: Reid Gilje, Frode Rydland og Svein-Henrik Giske
Naxos Recording: CD 8.572193
2. Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: I. Montagues and Capulets, 3:53
3. Suite No. 3, Op. 101: II. Morning Dance, 2:15
4. Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: II. Juliet the young girl, 4:02
5. Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: V. Masks, 2:01
6. Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: IV. Romeo and Juliet, 6:59
7. Suite No. 3, Op. 101: IV. The Nurse, 1:57
8. Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: III. Friar Laurence, 2:35
9. Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: IV. Dance, 1:59
10. Suite No. 1, Op. 64bis: VII. Death of Tybalt, 4:59
11. Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: V. Romeo and Juliet before parting, 7:49
12. Suite No. 3, Op. 101: V. Aubade, 2:14
13. Suite No. 2, Op. 64ter: VII. Romeo at the grave of Juliet, 5:14
14. Suite No. 3, Op. 101: VI. Death of Juliet, 3:28
reviews
4barsrest.com
Dagsavisen
Big in Japan
Das Klassik-Blog
Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen - Brassband og ballet
British Bandsman - 28.05.10
In Norway, there is Stavanger Band and Manger Musikklag, both excellent ensembles, but year after year Eikanger-Bjørsvik produces performances of the highest standard, both in concert and competition, and its recorded output on CD is sensational. Should you not have heard it already, beg, borrow or even buy a copy of their recording of the suite from Prokoviev’s ballet music for Romeo and Juliet. The arrangements, the playing and the sheer musicality of it all is quite outstanding.
Frank Behrens
ArtsCriticATL.com, February 2010
I love music for brass ensemble or brass band. I also love Prokofiev’s score for the ballet “Romeo and Juliet.” Therefore I doubly love the Naxos CD “Romeo and Juliet for Brass Band,” and I think (note the verb) that many of my readers will feel the same. Bjarte Engeset conducts the Eikanger-Bjorsvik Band in arrangements of 14 selections from the complete score of the Prokofiev ballet. The program notes—always very well done for Naxos recordings—explain why these 14 were chosen and why put into this particular order. Suffice it for me to say that in any order, music from this score is always a wonderful listening experience.
David Denton
David's Review Corner, January 2010
This is the finest brass band recording I have ever heard, and sets the standard by which all other band recordings will be judged. If any come close I will be very surprised, for we hear effects and subtle nuances that others still have to learn. The arrangement is itself a masterpiece, and is the inspired creation of two band members and the band’s assistant conductor. They use every trick of the trade, the extensive employment of mutes to create quiet effects, and tuned percussion to take the place of orchestral instruments, show the care taken to recreate Prokofiev’s score without compromising the fact that they are a brass band. Turn to track three, Morning Dance, to hear the delicacy, and then go to track 10 to sample sheer virtuosity in Death of Tybalt. And how do they manage a sound just like orchestral French Horns? Then you read the booklet and become even more amazed when you learn that these are amateur musicians, the band being the most famous in Norway. They are conducted by Bjarte Engeset, better known on the international orchestral circuit, among his recordings a highly acclaimed series of music by the Norwegian composer, Geirr Tveitt. He has sensibly taken them into a church acoustic that is well away from that tight boxy sound beloved by British bands. The engineering is exemplary. So if you are a lover of brass bands, or simply enjoy Prokofiev’s music, this is an absolutely essential purchase.
Dagsavisen
Big in Japan
Das Klassik-Blog
Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen - Brassband og ballet
British Bandsman - 28.05.10
In Norway, there is Stavanger Band and Manger Musikklag, both excellent ensembles, but year after year Eikanger-Bjørsvik produces performances of the highest standard, both in concert and competition, and its recorded output on CD is sensational. Should you not have heard it already, beg, borrow or even buy a copy of their recording of the suite from Prokoviev’s ballet music for Romeo and Juliet. The arrangements, the playing and the sheer musicality of it all is quite outstanding.
Frank Behrens
ArtsCriticATL.com, February 2010
I love music for brass ensemble or brass band. I also love Prokofiev’s score for the ballet “Romeo and Juliet.” Therefore I doubly love the Naxos CD “Romeo and Juliet for Brass Band,” and I think (note the verb) that many of my readers will feel the same. Bjarte Engeset conducts the Eikanger-Bjorsvik Band in arrangements of 14 selections from the complete score of the Prokofiev ballet. The program notes—always very well done for Naxos recordings—explain why these 14 were chosen and why put into this particular order. Suffice it for me to say that in any order, music from this score is always a wonderful listening experience.
David Denton
David's Review Corner, January 2010
This is the finest brass band recording I have ever heard, and sets the standard by which all other band recordings will be judged. If any come close I will be very surprised, for we hear effects and subtle nuances that others still have to learn. The arrangement is itself a masterpiece, and is the inspired creation of two band members and the band’s assistant conductor. They use every trick of the trade, the extensive employment of mutes to create quiet effects, and tuned percussion to take the place of orchestral instruments, show the care taken to recreate Prokofiev’s score without compromising the fact that they are a brass band. Turn to track three, Morning Dance, to hear the delicacy, and then go to track 10 to sample sheer virtuosity in Death of Tybalt. And how do they manage a sound just like orchestral French Horns? Then you read the booklet and become even more amazed when you learn that these are amateur musicians, the band being the most famous in Norway. They are conducted by Bjarte Engeset, better known on the international orchestral circuit, among his recordings a highly acclaimed series of music by the Norwegian composer, Geirr Tveitt. He has sensibly taken them into a church acoustic that is well away from that tight boxy sound beloved by British bands. The engineering is exemplary. So if you are a lover of brass bands, or simply enjoy Prokofiev’s music, this is an absolutely essential purchase.
