Mozart Concerto n. 4 in D major KV 218 | Dmitry Smirnov - Queen Elisabeth Competition 2024

Queen Elisabeth Competition | Violin 2024, Semi-final

Excerpt from:
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Concerto n. 4 in D major KV 218

Dmitry Smirnov, violin
Orchestre Royal de Chambre de Wallonie, dir. Vahan Mardirossian

Flagey (Brussels) / Studio 4

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[michaelforst]

This guy is an absolute genius. I have never enjoyed listening to this concerto that much. Such a joy. No one is able to make this music that special. It is a disaster and huge shame that he didn't pass to the finals, but I am sure that he will cut his path. This is a performance you will never forget, regardless of whether you like it or not.

[georgflorianweispfenning]

this is the end of classical music competitions

those who know, know who knows
those who don´t know, don´t know who knows
those who know, know who doesn´t know
those who don´t know, don´t know who doesn´t know

with heartfelt gratitude to all those wonderful musical souls - like - amongst many others - dmitry smirnov, hana chang & songha choi,
who live music from an uncontaminated heart *

may all always be connected to the divine
and remain untouched by lower motives of
ignorant politics
outdated cultural biases
narrow minded educational institutions
certain violin-schools & their personal preferences
self-interest
greed - hatred & delusion

blessings to all - if*

Someone posted under Smirnov’s first-round appearence: „Too interesting for a competition. Sad for art.“ Prophetic words – in view of the fact that his performances in the semi-final were far beyond what the jury would have been able to grasp based on the scoring system they used. This violinist will certainly cut his own path, regardless of the fact that he was not admitted to the final.

[---pxfr]

He is like the Gen-Z of the classical music. Mozart would definitely have liked his style.

[talesfromthequick]

his artistry is far beyond all others, including the jury. Kevin Zhu is fantastic overall, but his musicality is Juilliard level, which is very much horizontal and safe. Mr Smirnov plays music. The fact he can play so in tune with minimal vibrato and he can shape phrases all with the bow, wow

[josephandrew]

Finally something different. Congratulations.

[ThomasEngstrand]

This guy is a genius. This is what music should sound like. Finally somebody who creates something new and unique and not mainstream. I can tell he really gets it. I hope he wins the whole thing!

[elyzander]

What an outstanding artistic personality, what a lucky discovery! At least, it wouldn't be the first time that of all people a contestant, who didn't make the cut, cut their own path. Doubtlessly, Smirnov’s unheard-of interpretations won’t go unheard.

[cupcake]

He made Mozart such a Exciting music. Love to see him more.

[ulysse__]

he somehow makes mozart sound like vivaldi and i'm all here for it

[georgflorianweispfenning]

Thank you Dima - what a revelation ***
Mozart and patk0p smile from eternity -
Good Luck with the Bartok ... let´s pray for tonight ... and just in case - forgive them, for they know not what they do.
Form is Emptiness - Emptiness is Form
Form is no other than Emptiness
Emptiness is no other than Form
Gate gate pāragate pārasaṃgate bodhi svāhā

[RizRamadhan]

Bravissimo! I hope we will see more of him in the future!

[Herr_Flick_of_ze_Gestapo]

Best version of this Mozart concerto so far.

[tsmgrmh]

His interpretation makes me smile, maybe not perfectly sound and not good enough for competition, but I like it

[jenvogue]

I am not fan of the little slides/glides, that's neither baroque nor classical, neither Mozart nor Vivaldi.... he sometimes sounds like a fiddler rather than a classical violinist, which is fine for fiddle music, but not for Mozart

[minnedanhieux]

As a very occasional listener, I think this one really appealed to me. The crowd, the orchestra and director felt it too.

[jansnauwaert]

Certainly not Himari Yoshimura level (and she is 12).

[СуперИрусик]

Not neat in intonation and not high quality in sound. Intonation and sound in Mozart should be clear and bright like a ray of the Sun! And the fact that he stood and smiled was for the theater, and not for such a level of competition.

[danny_chestnut]

Just because your interpretation of a piece is original doesnt mean its good...

[eugene]

Don’t really get it why one chooses to play like this in front of judges.. They’re basically professors which means whether it is a good interpretation or not, it’s very likely to be considered disgraceful. Aand for me it doesn’t even sound persuasive. This is just sacrificing one’s reputation for nothing.