Berlin Phil Concertmaster Noah Bendix-Balgley • LTCL Ep.108

[@wotan10950]

One of your best interviews! Noah is an extraordinary musician, the proof being that he is concertmaster of a fabled German orchestra. American orchestras often hire European maestros, but the reverse is seldom true. He can play standard rep from the European tradition, as well as American music and even Jewish music of Eastern Europe.

[@Living-the-Classical-Life]

So glad you enjoyed this so much-really great to get your feedback and comments. -zsolt

[@da__lang]

It was a delight to hear Noah speak about his musicianship. I had the opportunity to hear him play in a piano trio with Robert Levin and Peter Wiley. It was a beautifully nuanced performance. The Berlin Philharmonic is lucky to have him.

[@richardfrankel6102]

In 2016 that trio recorded the Schubert Piano Trios (for the label, Le Palais des Dégustateurs). It's one of the treasures my collection: ravishingly beautiful playing, and chamber-musicianship of the very highest order. It is also profoundly insightful Schubert-playing, particularly the E flat trio, which, with all its cuts restored and all repeats taken, is a revelation. I must have played this recording at least 20 times, and every time I have to sit in silence for several minutes afterwards, just thinking about what I've heard, and how privileged I feel to have heard it.

[@Living-the-Classical-Life]

Thank you so much for the great feedback and for watching--we are so grateful to you! -zsolt

[@a.k.2363]

Thanks. I saw him over 50 times at the Philharmonie live. My all time favorite Concertmaster. Follow him on IG. He seems to be such a nice and down to earth guy. Especially with Blomstedt conducting it is a joy to watch and listen.

[@Living-the-Classical-Life]

We are so happy to hear from you-we are envious that you got to hear him so many times! -zsolt

[@galinakrivulin6767]

Thank you for a very nice interview with Noah- Bendix-Balgley, who is as good as a Violinist as being great in interviews. I was almost ready to suggest that he should go with his gut when I heard him saying the same. So, do it!

[@Living-the-Classical-Life]

Thank you so much for your feedback and for watching! We’re grateful that you like it ✨

[@galinakrivulin6767]

@@Living-the-Classical-Life You are welcome.

[@camilosavio1]

Amazing amazing this interviews! I've loved how honest Noah answer about the practicing

[@Living-the-Classical-Life]

We liked how refreshingly open he was-glad you enjoyed this! -zsolt

[@marinathr4890]

Thanks a lot for this inspirational interview!

[@Living-the-Classical-Life]

We thank you so much for watching and for being in touch!

[@ROBINdulce]

Hace un par de semanas vi la película TÁR de Todd Field. Esta excelente entrevista nos muestra el Lado Luminoso de la Fuerza. Que nos sirva a los simples mortales que somos audiencia, para apreciar la entrega en cuerpo y alma a la música que tanto disfrutamos.

[@BrianJosephMorgan]

Bravo.

[@Living-the-Classical-Life]

Thanks for watching!

[@andreacicalese]

🙏

[@richterkleiber]

Your support means so much to me!! ✨🙏

[@Living-the-Classical-Life]

Thank you Andrea!

[@shiloh3202]

Who is the pianist in the beginning?

[@Living-the-Classical-Life]

The new opening sequence is performed by pianists Zlata Chochieva (also featured in Episode 105) and our host Zsolt Bognár. Thank you for watching!

[@lukefer7579]

What happened to the audience?

[@Living-the-Classical-Life]

That musical clip was recorded during the lockdown and was one of the broadcast recording projects when audiences weren't possible--we're glad audiences are back now!