J. S. Bach: Violinkonzert E-Dur BWV 1042 ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Vilde Frang ∙ Philippe Herreweghe

Johann Sebastian Bach:
Violinkonzert E-Dur BWV 1042 ∙

I. Allegro 00:00 ∙
II. Adagio 07:33 ∙
III. Allegro assai 13:09 ∙

hr-Sinfonieorchester – Frankfurt Radio Symphony ∙
Vilde Frang, Violine ∙
Philippe Herreweghe, Dirigent ∙

Barock+ ∙
hr-Sendesaal Frankfurt, 3. Dezember 2021 ∙

#4K

© 2021
Hessischer Rundfunk (hr)

[staffanolofsson]

I admire Vilde Frangs violin playing so much. There is a lightness in it with also a perfect handling of sonority, rythm and strenght.

[tubebeno]

It’s this work that made me like Vilde Frang’s way of playing. Superb interpretation.

[matthiaskochlin]

Es macht grosse Freude Frau Frang zuzusehen, zuzuhören. Supergeigerin. Sehr schön musiziert mit dem Ensemble von Herrn Herreweghe.

[staffanolofsson]

The flow is there, and yes, I think we all can feel it. We all go with this flow.

[erictheviolinist]

There is such a radiance in this recording and joy that's so pure. It's always impressive for a violinist to create vibrance in Bach's concertos. I also love the fact that this performance is not flashy but, simply a beautiful and honest interpretation by Ms. Frang. Bravo to the Frankfurt Radio Symphony for continually performing at an amazing high level despite these difficult times.

[corelliander]

This is exactly what I've been waiting for. All I see on youtube of this piece is mostly Hilary's recording. I ain't saying Hilary's one bad, but listening to different interpretations of a piece of music is always inspiring.

[markalanlongo]

We haven’t heard such well thought out Bach like this in a long time. How she uses rubato, the ornamentation, the intonation all impeccable. Putting this one on repeat 🔁!

[ChamMansour]

This interpretation is the most well-wrought up of all: such control over one’s bow, making it sound akin to a baroque bow only a mite agreeable to the modern listener’s ear - the volume control making it easy for the listener to appreciate the orchestra unlike other performances - even the unity of the orchestra members in itself! To form this type of perfection is really not an easy matter - I’m sure this is nearest to what Bach had had in mind when composing this masterpiece!

[staffanolofsson]

Philippe Herreweghe and hr-Sinfonieorchester is a great part of this, and together with Vilde Frang they make this to be an unforgetteble moment. So thank you!

[Benjaminpeee]

She plays like if she were praying or something. Technically pure, crystalline and very spiritual.

[Trava]

Beautifully played by both orchestra and soloist. Do not miss the A-minor by Vilde Frang with the same orchestra and great conductor. Just the look on the Harpsichord players face says it all: ”Yes, that is the way to go!” She really got the dance out in both concerts with brisk tempos, without rushing and still saying so much in every musical line. Bravo!

Incredible playing from Vilde.

I am rarely so wowed by a Bach violin interpretation. Tasteful, incredibly elegant and a very, very great style.

[rexwilliams]

Yes.One of the best as a violinist and I have been following her for a decade. How lovely she looks with her hair cut short.
She is a star by any measure. First saw her years ago playing in a chamber piece with Janice Jansen. A perfect pair. Well done, Vilde.

[notaire]

Wunderschöne und lebhafte Aufführung dieses kompakten doch perfekt komponierten Konzerts mit seidigem doch gut phrasiertem Ton der technisch perfekten Solovioline sowie gut vereinigten und perfekt entsprechenden Tönen der anderen Instrumente. Der zweite Satz klingt besonders schön und echt lyrisch. Der intelligente und erfahrene Dirigent leitet das ausgzeichnete Streichorchester im veränderlichen Tempo und mit künstlerisch kontrollierter Dynamik. Echt tiefempfunden!

[rydertanaka]

It’s so difficult to achieve the delicateness that the baroque violin compositions of Bach require, especially with a modern violin, bow, and strings, yet she executed it so well.

[DaveCalungsod]

I absolutely love this interpretation, her sound is really fitting for bach. I also love how she opts for a more senza vib approach which enhances the purity of the sound and her swells like it was as if to imitate the baroque bow sound

[jmcelse]

C'est divin. Et j'aaadore la façon dont Vilde Frang communique pendant le jeu avec l'ensemble des autres éléments de l'orchestre. Tout cela nous transporte au plus haut point.

[ΝΙΚΟΣΒΡ-πω]

Thanks this beautifull orchestra for all videos on you tube!!!😀

[marianmatei]

There is nothing “wild” (vilde) in your art. Only purity and light.

[adrianfernandez]

Absolutely beautiful!!! She low key reminds me of ida Haendel

Also the blending of the orchestra, considering the placement of the sections, is AMAZINNGG!!!