Mikhail. He looks so sad and disgruntled and has such a pair of furrowed brows. Hardly the poster child for a label named OBSESSION. Honestly, now, I cannot see Calvin Klein signing up to sell their similarly named scent either. It is even harder to imagine throngs eagerly anticipating his Balailaika crying out. (h/t Lennon & McCartney)
I saw him perform the Brahms Violin Concerto with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra earlier this year. He was brilliant. I am seeing him perform the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in 2024.I got myself on an Augustin Hadelich kick today so I have three of his albums playing in the queue...consecutively, NOT concurrently.
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His Mendelssohn, if he remains true to form, is rather contemplative evidenced by his less-than-attacking style, where some can hammer their way through the concerto and make it work, Hadelich's approach can be seen/heard as being more nuanced.I saw him perform the Brahms Violin Concerto with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra earlier this year. He was brilliant. I am seeing him perform the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in 2024.
That’s about -25°C… Brrrr..!!!View attachment 123418Beautifully recorded by John Taylor, this cd* is perfect for a bright, cold Sunday morning. It's -12F here as I type this.
*Discogs lists a cassette release Naxos 4.553130
When the Three Pieces for Orchestra was released as a "single" download several years ago, it was spectacular!Never thought I'd like this work (concerto), let alone say a version was gorgeous:View attachment 123452