![]() Sibelius injects some pawky humour into No. ![]() The first pitches introspection against flights of fancy, whilst the second is athletic and capricious. I only hope that Humphrey’s convincing readings will help project them into the limelight. Each is a masterful and whimsical invention. Quite why they’ve been neglected in the the concert hall and the recording studio baffles me. They’re magical works and, if you’ve not heard them, you’ll quickly fall under their spell. 89, it was the composer’s wish that they be performed together. Vass contributes inspirational and atmospheric support throughout.ĭespite the fact that the two groups of Humoresques were published separately as Op. There’s an ideal sound balance struck between orchestra and soloist. The slow movement captures the music’s dark, brooding and introspective qualities, and the finale showcases some fearsome virtuosity, working up a real head of steam. Power and virtuosity sit comfortably with rapt expression and savoured lyricism, maintaining the work’s epic stature. All of the works feature the violin, and the recording enlists the services of British violinist Fenella Humphreys, winner of the 2018 BBC Music Magazine instrumental Award and a champion of new and unknown music.Īlthough the performance of the Violin Concerto enters a crowded playing field, Humphreys’ reading stands up well, evoking both Nordic chill and magnificent landscapes. The executive producer is Edward Clark, president of the Society. This recording has been issued under the auspices of the Sibelius Society UK in association with BBC Radio 3 and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. 89 for Violin and Orchestra (1917) īBC National Orchestra of Wales/George Vass Violin Concerto in D minor, Op.47 (1903/05) In both works the Philharmonia and Thomas Sanderling deliver a committed support for the soloist.Support us financially by purchasing from With much lyricism in the middle movements and sparkling fun in the outer movements, the reading of the Stravinsky Concerto is equally compelling. Wang’s approach of the Sibelius Concerto is deep and communicates in the first two movements the sense of atmosphere and mystery of the work, while the last movement is truly joyous. Winning performances of both the Violin Concertos by Sibelius and Stravinsky. In contrast the sharp angles and clarity of the Stravinsky suit her iron-strong technique and virtuosity equally well, matched by crisp, nimbly rhythmic playing from the orchestra. She creates an ideal mix of shadow and light, hush and fortissimo strength in the Sibelius, with agile and sensitive accompaniment from the Philharmonia. Recorded at the Abbey Road Studios in London,Ĭoncerto D minor for Violin and Orchestra op. And yet, in the contrasts of these two concertos, the virtuoso and inspiring interpretation of the Chinese violinist reveals something amazingly unifying. Although the two works were composed only thirty years apart from each other, they could not be any more contrasting: minor against major, dark, mystical and introverted against exciting, suspenseful and sometimes ironic. With the violin concertos by Jean Sibelius and Igor Stravinsky, Zhi-Jong Wang and the Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Thomas Sanderling, dedicate themselves to two works from the beginning of the 20th century.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |