Bach: Violin Concertos Hilary Hahn

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  • Release Date: 09/09/2003
  • Sales Rank: 23,623
  • Label: DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON
  • UPC: 028947419921

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Bach: Violin Concertos

1LISTENConcerto for violin, stri
2LISTENConcerto for violin, stri
3LISTENConcerto for violin, stri
4LISTENConcerto for 2 violins, s
5LISTENConcerto for 2 violins, s
6LISTENConcerto for 2 violins, s
7LISTENConcerto for violin, stri
8LISTENConcerto for violin, stri
9LISTENConcerto for violin, stri
10LISTENConcerto for oboe & violi
11LISTENConcerto for oboe & violi
12LISTENConcerto for oboe & violi

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Bach's music holds fast to tradition yet remains innovative and inimitable. How appropriate, then, to hear Hilary Hahn's interpretations, which are born from age-old conventions yet are also thoroughly modern. With fleet tempos, the young violinist has clearly kept up with scholarship on Baroque performance practice -- which is, ironically, what makes her readings sound so modern -- yet the very beauty of her tone and the songfulness of her approach remind one of the great players of the past century. The slow movement of the A Minor Concerto, for example, is lovingly caressed and richly colored, though the flowing tempo is held firmly throughout. The faster movements, rhythmically vigorous and sinewy-toned, provide strong contrast. With lean, light-textured playing from the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra under Jeffrey Kahane, the result is sleek and stylishly expressive -- Bach for the 21st century. Andrew Farach-Colton, Barnes & Noble



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An Edgier Version of Bachby ClasseekGeek

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July 04, 2009: Hahn quickly cuts to the chase with sharp intonations. The interpretations on the solo concerti in particular seem faster than usual compared to the more leisurely pace of Grumiaux for example. Perhaps listeners who prefer a more dancelike mood to Bach would appreciate the faster playing of allegros.

It should be noted that the contributions of both the second violinist and oboeist are somewhat downplayed. DGG continually gives Hahn the spotlight.

Hahn continually adds exciting works and couplings to the concerti repertoire: note for example, Sibelius and Schoenberg; Beethoven and Bernstein. It may seem to the casual listener that Hahn's imagination and intellectual curiousity make for precocious pairings. Unfortunately, not everyone is on the same level of musicological understanding that Hahn has. Recommended, with reservation.

I Also Recommend: Bach: Violin Concertos (Complete).

Wonderfulby jettrock16

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April 06, 2009: I was lucky to see her perform in person and the encore she did was one of the pieces she played on this CD, so naturally, I chose this one and the entire collection of Bach by Hilary Hahn is amazing. She's very talented for such a young age and the depth and feeling she puts into the music is wonderful. For those looking for soothing, inspiring music to write, read or to relax to, this is the CD.


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