Hilary Hahn - Shostakovich: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in A minor

Hilary Hahn, violin - Berliner Philarmoniker
Mariss Jansons, Conductor
Shostakovich: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in A minor

Recorded live at the Suntory Hall, Tokyo, 26 November 2000

[seanmarron]

My love for Shostakovich has now exponentially increased.

[MOORES]

00:40 I. Nocturne: Moderato
13:29 II. Scherzo: Allegro non troppo
19:36 III. Passacaglia: Andante
28:58 Cadenza
34:07 IV. Burlesca: Allegro con brio

[bassoonmom]

I've played this with many different violinists. The last movement is wickedly hard to keep together. So much so that it's almost nice to hear that Berlin had a little trouble with it, too. Hilary is my favorite violinist. I had the good fortune to be in an orchestra when she was soloist at the age of 13! We knew that she was going to be great then. There is almost nothing better in the world than hearing her play Bach.

[nacl]

The rest of the orchestra is totally underrated by the comments. Someone applaud Shostakovich's use of pizzicato and woodwind during the scherzo!

[aramkhachaturian]

Her clarity is what makes her sound so unique.

[munciyekahir]

This is why she never did competitions. Because there's no competition when it's her.

[lottaart]

I listened to the cadenza and 4th mvmt while eating. It was the most dark and russian lunch ive had

[listenmusic]

Shostakovich is a MASTER at counterpoint. So beautiful...

[davidegaramella]

Shostakovich's music can reach the deepest spots of your mind and can express like no other the most hidden and painful emotions a human being can feel. Sometimes when I feel really bad, his music is the only one that makes me feel better, especially if played so well as Hilary Hahn does.

[sergejvasiljevitsjrachmani]

At 20 years old she absolutely nailed this concerto

[cageynerd]

She's the FINAL BOSS of violin playing.

[AcaciaDragoon]

This was recorded on the day I was born and that makes me very happy.

[dmitrishostakovich]

I am very proud of this piece! The good old days man!

[TerryMen]

I used to think she shows so little emotion but then I decided to close my eyes - it's all in the playing. Favorite violinist by far. This rendition is a masterpiece.

[stephenmessick]

Having terminal cancer you would think that I would get depressed, but since Hilary is never more than a few clicks away it is never a problem. God bless you Hilary Hahn.

[jeffreyleistyna]

I just noticed that 140 viewers disapproved of this extraordinary performance! Humans are very strange indeed . God gave to the world Hillary Hahn!! Bravo and thank you!!!

[gabebabe]

What a musician and she hula hoops with 2setviolin.

[vindharmarajan]

BREATHTAKING. HILARY PLAYS IT AS IF IT WAS COMPOSED FOR HER BY DEAR Shostakovich . THANK YOU maestro and the superb orchestra. Gratefully

[robarnold]

My first foray into Classical Music and I stumble across, arguably, the finest violinist of a generation??? I cannot stop watching her performances. Simply amazing!

[davidsteinberg]

Incredible. The third movement of this concerto is beyond words. Beautiful performance.