OuchardGadda Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Igor doesn't come close to his father... I have it on good authority that there was often worry within the orchestra ranks whether or not he'd get through the performance without some major problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANFIO Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 Yes, this problem is widely known, a sad thing indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thom Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 When Igor and his father recorded together, they were wonderful. Too bad about the live stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesRist Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 And in case you've never "seen" Hillay Hahn, here's an exerpt! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5zIIpiGgio Bet you didn't know these clips were around. Neat huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omobono Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Seem to recall hearing Igor play the Berg Concerto live ........... the perfromance obviously left an indelible impression ...... I've forgotten where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Nielsen Posted April 10, 2007 Report Share Posted April 10, 2007 Thanks WesRist for the great clips of Hilary. Very neat for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kreisler13 Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 The best now, who is the most famous - Gil Shaham, hands down. I don't think anyone matches his tone, expression, and refinement. Best now, who is not so famous - Leonidas Kavakos - He's got the chutzpah of Vengerov with the sound of Perlman. He's fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANFIO Posted April 11, 2007 Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 Yes, Kavacos is really incredible... the best violin sound I've ever heard... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickia Posted April 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 omg I went to Vengerov's concert with UBS orchestra tonight and Vengerov injured his right arm and only played mozart concerto #2 where he was suppose to play #2,#4 and Sinfoinia concertante. I was also so eager to hear his encores... blah bad luck tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermit Posted April 18, 2007 Report Share Posted April 18, 2007 my favourite violinist still alive is Hilary Hahn. She has an amazing capacity to play. I went to see her in London a year ago and it was just great. i'm looking forward to see her again in january and february 2008 in "salle pleyel" and "theatre des champs elysées" in Paris. I also like: Maxim Vengerov (but not his gesticulations); Anne Sophie Mutter; Julia Fischer; Perlman; Renaud Capucon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCockburn Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 quote: Originally posted by: Allan Speers Ah, Erika. So glad you mentioned Leila Josefowicz! I was afraid to mention here since I don't know a lot about the classical world (and you know, music that only MOVES you doesn't count, it must be technically Paganninian for the artist to have merit!) ] Great player, but she pulls horribly stupid faces when she plays. I think its meant to convey passion and intensity but she looks like she's passing a kidney stone. Puts me right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brontosaurous Posted April 19, 2007 Report Share Posted April 19, 2007 I think one of the best players around has got to be Boris Belkin. I understand he performs mainly in Europe, Asia and Australia - and is therefore not quite as well known in the US - but every time he has played, he has never ceased to amaze me. There is a sense of electricity when Belkin plays, unmatched by any other I have heard in the flesh. He once played in Sydney not long after Salvatore Accardo, and the difference in styles was rather apparent. Accardo was considerably more academic and pedestrian. Belkin's intensity and fire literally brought the house down. His whole-hearted approach to music-making is perfect for most of the mainstream concerto repertoire, and to me, that is what sets him apart from other soloists. He somehow manages to captivate the audience and bring the entire hall into the experience. Without a shadow of a doubt, Boris Belkin is a terrific violinist who definitely deserves far more mention on the internet! Incidentally, he also happens to be the teacher of a couple of today's finest young players, including Janine Jansen and Kyoko Yonemoto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickia Posted April 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 quote: Originally posted by: JohnCee quote: Originally posted by: Allan Speers Ah, Erika. So glad you mentioned Leila Josefowicz! I was afraid to mention here since I don't know a lot about the classical world (and you know, music that only MOVES you doesn't count, it must be technically Paganninian for the artist to have merit!) ] If i knew Vengerov was injured that night, I'd have gone to Leila's concert! Great player, but she pulls horribly stupid faces when she plays. I think its meant to convey passion and intensity but she looks like she's passing a kidney stone. Puts me right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.B.Fiddler Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 quote: Originally posted by: Omobono Here is a quick list of the candidates for best(favourite-sic!) violinists thus far replete with their curent instruments (always subject to revision): Vadim Gluzman Strad 1690 ex-Auer Omo, I had the rare and special opportunity to play the Auer Strad about 15-16 yrs ago when it was in the possession of Eunice Lee. What a magnificent instrument and experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
your_piano_stud Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 My personal favourites are... Andrew Manze Hilary Hahn... don't forget... Christian Tetzlaff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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