Shlomo Mintz Sibelius Violin concerto | Shlomo Mintz, soloist

Sibelius Violin Concerto in D Minor (recorded live, 1986)

Shlomo Mintz, soloist
Esa Pekka Salonen, conductor
SWF Symphony Orchestra

[mariovazquez]

Mintz and Vengerov are the best recordings of Sibelius.

[yoonc]

I met Mr. Mintz's in person in 1988 (probably) when he visited Seoul for his concert.. I guessed it was his first visit to South Korea.. But he was so so warm and humble to audience. He played encores several times as a reply to audience's massive applause. My friend and I were excited to meet him for getting his autograph after the concert and he sincerely gave his autograph to everyone of little music students. Very warm memory. :)

[tjkmzoh]

Shlomo Mintz is absolutely the greatest of all ! He is aware of every note he is playing . So sublime . Thank you Shlomo !!!

[francisc]

The clarity of the third movement is just incredible, and what a powerful sound! One of the best sibelius performances.

[burburchacha]

Managed to catch Mr. Mintz after his breathtaking performance in Tokyo, 1992. The concert hall was buzzing, and his performance of the Tchaikovsky violin concerto left us all in awe. The audience's standing ovation was so heartfelt.. Mintz graced us with an unforgettable encore. He took his time signing our programmes, sharing a word or two with each of us about our love for music. For a student violinist like myself, meeting Mintz was inspirational...a moment of genuine connection with a musical legend.

[mihamales]

Young Mintz is the best what can you see and hear in violin art. Ilona Feher also said that.

[ardhyanadam]

Modern time is just lost such beautiful soloist s

[a.e.p]

best Sibelius performance in my opinion!

[alexsaldarriaga]

Mintz respects the music and the composer by delivering true artistic excellence, unlike others who use this concerto as merely a vehicle to show off their technique and amaze the public. I just love that full bodied Mintz sound. And his bow arm is a thing of beauty. Just perfect!

[isabelcobbe]

The best violinist I have heard in my whole life! My heart can hear you Shlomo!

[ronbenfield]

Looking forward to performing this together with him next Monday in Spokane with Gonzaga University Symphony (I play in cello section).

[DNAppm]

Young composer, young soloist, young conductor; something very fresh, tender, wild, passionate shines through all the way, even if this is standard repertoire. Wonderful! Thank you for making it available!

[spiritualatheist]

0:54 allegro moderato
16:50 adagio di molto
25:21 allegro ma no tanto

[prosvetaverlag_deutsch]

No other version of this violin concerto has impressed me more.

[davidalegre]

One of the best live recordings I’ve already seen of Sibelius. Incredible!!!

[endlessadventure]

I saw Mintz play in a tiny theater in Rockville, MD, decades ago. It was like a magic show. His hands are so huge you can't even see the instrument. It is one of the few memories I can still envision as if it were happening today. He manhandles that wooden carcass like a toy.

[jeanparke]

The best! I guess the 10 minutes of silence at the end is for to meditate how great Mintz is XD hahaha

[michelecherchi]

Incredibile. Pazzesco. Mintz è di un altro pianeta.

[marxismisevil]

Awesome playing, and Esa pekka looking handsome as always

[maryprattmiller]

My first experience of Shlomo Mintz. Beautiful and deeply emotional. His playing touches the soul.