Hilary Hahn - Sibelius Violin Concerto with NZSO (2010)

Hilary Hahn performs Sibelius Violin Concerto with NZSO at Geneva Hall.

Conducted by Pietari Ikinen in Geneva, Switzerland.

[theviolinnetwork]

Sibelius Violin Concerto time stamps:

1st Movement: 0:25 | Cadenza: 7:27 | Allegro M. Vivace: 14:42
2nd Movement: 16:57
3rd Movement: 24:40


Enjoy!

[posford]

thank you TOWSET for introducing Hilary Hahn to me .

[violinarchive]

Her bow control is insane. She can use two inches of the bow and make it sound like eight. Her articulation on certain notes is more forceful, effective, and satisfying than that of anyone else I've heard, without ever being crunchy or unnecessarily rough.

[patrickjwilliams]

This really is Hilary at her absolute best! An absolutely sensational performance by a true genius of the violin.What a privilege to be able to see and hear this.

[siewminglau]

I don't think anyone has ever taken the notoriously challenging 3rd movement at such a fast pace, and executed it as effortlessly. Mad props to Hilary. Simply phenomenal.

[ILikeBirds]

(1994) 16 year old Hilary Hahn: perfection
(This one) 30 year old Hilary Hahn: legendary
(2 year old recording) 38 year old Hilary Hahn: Ling Ling

[bewell]

The opening photo with the cellist with his eyes closed says it all. We are all blessed to have had Sebelius walk this planet.

[ashtonlaurent]

Looking at this recording of Hahns Sibelius and her most recent Sibelius honestly shows me how much she constantly grows as a musician and experiments with different parts of the way she chooses to play despite both being equally good. Hope that makes sense lol😀

[pelarinbacosiii]

Her playing is effortless. I had the pleasure of being on the same stage with her, turning pages for her accompanist, Andrius Zlabys, in performances of Beethoven's "Kreutzer" and the Brahms D minor Sonata.

Unforgettable!

[estherbreslau]

She is absolutely amazing! I have loved this concerto for many years (I am 85) and have never heard a better performance. I am so glad she is so young. It means we have many more concerti, violin/piano and violin solos to look forward to.

[alexsaldarriaga]

There are good violinists, great violinists, and then there’s Hilary Hahn. Like Heifetz before her, she’s in a class by herself. I see, I hear, but I just can’t believe. Her artistry, her virtuosity, are...beyond words.

[mintchoco]

Her bow distribution is the most economical I've seen, so amazing

[debramoffett-collins]

She is absolutely the best violinist in todays world. I just love listening to her!

[fabioghezzi]

I could add infinite versions of Hilary's Sibelius to my favorites and it would never be boring

[chadpell]

Absolutely phenomenal. She is awesome all around. I hear she married with two girls now. I hope she teaches them the same discipline she was taught. I'm sure she will. Beautiful recording. Thank you for uploading.

[zosimolee]

We are blessed that Hilary Hahn is alive and plays the violin like this.

[sakuntalabasu]

Is there anything left to say about Ms Hilary Hahn? Yes there is - it is that she always always puts the music first and foremost. There is no "I am a star celebrity" humbug about her and cosequently her interaction with the orchestra/ conductor brings out the best possible performance for us to hear.
This performance was a fine balanced one by the NZSO who are new to me. I particularly liked the fullness of sound the strings produced and woodwind/ brass, always a very important component in Sibelius' orchestration were excellent.
All In all, a lovely half hour listening to glorious music. Thank you for this upload.

[dsrtsnw]

this is the best recording of this concerto. ever. i am in awe.

[richardspaur]

I am a musician and have been all of my life, now 78, and this young lady is nothing short of Genius!

[rajasrisinharoy]

Indeed, Sibelius's violin concerto is heart-touching. Speechless! And yes, Ms. Hilary Hahn, beautiful as always. Loved this! ❤❤