Hilary Hahn plays Korngold Violin Concerto mov.2

[TheVaughan5]

Could almost be from one of his film scores but none the poorer for that, should be heard more often at concerts instead of the ubiquitous Tchaikovsky, Bruch etc. Would like to hear Vadim Repin have a go, probably the finest violinist today, though there is certainly nothing with Hahn's playing.

[takushikun]

I want more heart-clenching moments....... Too clean for me, but still perfect!

[zzfinance]

who is Natalie Zhu?

[Halinka91]

@zzfinance she is the pianist who plays with Hilary. That video is from DVD "Hilary Hahn - A Portrait" where they play together as well - Mozart, i think.

That concerto is a masterpiece, i must say :) and Hilary Hahn plays it perfect as always :)

[Violinroxmysocks]

Utopian design-

I completely agree with you that Hilary IS a woman of character, and she's very technically gifted, and absolutely a blessing to our society b/c of her phrasing. your comment seems a bit sexist to me, though.

"Men cannot carry the ball of expertise from time to time?" so Hilary is the exception, that most women can't be experts in their field? Hilary was not chosen; to get to this level, she had to work her butt off. hours of frustration, hours of pain, AND mental exhaustion!

[utopiandesign]

Hilary is my violin-artistry-hero for our youthful generation. Why? From time to time, through heaven's providence, men cannot carry the ball of expertise to bless God's children with superb aural and visual performance. So, the LORD chose a good woman of character. This is Hilary's time, and no one will rob her of this blessing to us in our generation. Its like the olympics: the technical demands for success demands innovation. And Hilary is it!

[SpirituallyHuman]

I would love to play in an orchestra like this one! I am viola player and studied in school and played Late Mozart String Quintet Opus (high number) I love those pieces. Play 2nd viola on an instrument my husband made ( Zang Violins, Ltd. ) and he plays 2nd violin on an 17 or 18 century violin that we imported...the arch is so high the if you turn it on its side you can see straight though the F holes! Thanks for sharing this video with the Universe!

[LadyInDaHouse88]

I never get tired of this concerto and Hilary Hahn did just played every single note right... technically and emotionally.

[juan31188]

Cómo se llama el director de orquesta?

[juankguerra]

@juan31188 Creo que el director es Nagano, no estoy seguro!!! pero puedes confirmarlo si deseas.

[juan31188]

@juankguerra Gracias Juank, es ese mismo.

[LadyInDaHouse88]

I'm listening to this concerto every day. It always gives me goosebumps. Hilary is phenomenal!

[outoftunefiddler]

I agree (with @underheifetz), after having listening to Quint play this magnificent Korngold confection, that the Quint interpretation is "preferable" to me. There seems to be more "feeling" or "heat" (Dare I say "schmaltz"?) in this second movement. I, too,am mesermized by the this wonderful concerto.

[lidesnowi]

Breathtaking beautifully!

I listen to this piece almost every day it just keeps getting better every time!

[23youngsoo]

sweet song

[Feignabsolution]

She may not play as fervently as others, but she makes up for it with a rare simplistic beauty check out that run at 2:53.

[Feignabsolution]

She may not play as fervently as others, but she makes up for it with a rare simplistic beauty check out that run at 2:53.

[Underheifetz]

Listen this movement played by Philippe Quint, he makes Hahn look like a student.

[gnatural]

then what would they make you look like?

[malikrox]

@Underheifetz I heard this performed by Phillipe Quint live with the World Youth Symphony Orchestra. I still prefer this interpretation.

[Viovirtuosity]

My favorite interpretation. Takes me to another world.

[errolfan]

Erich Korngold... one of the last great classical composers.

[garshinome]

a bit grotesque sounding... might be the audio quality

[gierck1]

Hahn is a virtuoso, but she misses entirely in this movement most obviously, the passion, urgency and drama that the movement can paint. Her tone will never have the richness of Mutter or Heifetz, as fine as it is. But more, H and M did not just play the work. They created with their pacing, interpretations which bring the music to life. Hahn plays beautifully but doesn't understand the demands required to make it all "come alive."

[frisonne1308]

@gierck1

I find that you are unfair! It is not kind to criticize the person who plays on the video and to compare her with others who have in no way the same style... You can't deny that she plays divinely well!

[philipvanlidth]

@frisonne1308 Gierck1 might just deny that, although I would tend to doubt it, but remember that this is just gierck1's opinion and doesn't in any way detract from the validity of your opinion on the performance or, for that matter, the validity of Hahn's performance. One should also remember that both Mutter and Heifetz were older when they made the recordings being compared to Hahn and had much more experience, both on the instrument and in life. It does make a difference...

[samueldemello]

I love Hilary!!!!!!!

[fdapproved16]

one of the best interpretations i've heard of this piece!

[byurazorhog]

Speaking as a layperson, I just can't comprehend how she could possibly remember the whole piece like that. What a talent!

[tongwilson]

Great!

[concertdress]

Wow... I didn't know this movement well before but it's very beautiful... and of course very well played:)

[dadasopher]

Thank you so much for providing this to us!

[Soulill0quy]

there seems to be a more meditative quality to her interpretation of the music, rather than the usual romance and passion.

it's almost ethereal. Don't hear it like this too often

[midnightwhisper426]

some parts are a little fast for me, but Korngold is one of my favorite songs! and Hilary Hahn plays it quite nicely. She has great tone, bow changing techniques, and impressive fourth finger vibrato (well vibrato in general but fourth finger vibrato can be pretty hard to master).

[JMG1951]

Korngold makes one think of the movies because he "invented" movie music as we know it!

[44032]

@JMG1951 No he didn't. Max Steiner did. He was the first to integrate the score within scenes and not just over credit and transtiion sequences in 1932's "Bird of Paradise". That was the real beginning of film scoring. I love his work and Korngold's equally well, however. I also adore Tiomkin.

[scottbos68]

wow that was stunning pure romance

[blueocea]

probably brings tears to the eyes of the tenth violinist back there who is maybe 45 years old and has been practicing all her life and there is Hilary, a teenager, playing like that. How do you sleep at night with no hope?

[enalevets]

Anyone that is good enough to be playing in that high level of orchestra is stunningly good and probably very happy and content that they are so gifted.

Additionally I would doubt that all orchestral players would want to have to tour as much, be away from their family as much, or have the same level of pressure as Hilary Hahn and similarly phenomenal players have during their playing lives.

Anyway, more relevantly, this is a beautiful performance again from Hilary Hahn. What a star.

[saxamaphoneguy1]

@enalevets Very eloquently stated! Hahn never fails to disappoint for me...and she plays Korngold stunningly.

[Viovirtuosity]

Brings tears to my eyes!!!

[wooskru]

One of my favourite violin concertos..so in the style of movie music,of course...Mutter's recording is extraordinary too and so it is the Quirine Viersen's rendition of the Cello concert in the documentary DVD about Korngold.