Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso Op.28, Saint-Saëns- Kristīne Balanas, Jean Claude Casadesus, LNSO

Latvian National Symphony Orchestra
Jean Claude Casadesus, conductor
Kristīne Balanas, violin
Great Guild Hall, Riga
29/12/2023
Latvian National Radio
TV4

[@destynick]

Чрезвычайно харизматична!

[@felty56]

What an incredible violinist! Thank you for sharing..

[@hugofernandovargastaramona139]

Me encanta ver su amplia sonrisa de satisfacción!

[@robbywittlin1631]

What a performance - thank you for sharing this!

[@LucienMarine]

Composed in 1868, Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso is one of the works whose composition is intrinsically linked to the insolent talent of the Spanish violinist Pablo de Sarasate. The work is presented skillfully in two movements: a slow introduction, Andante malinconico, full of poetry and lyricism, then a main part full of energy, with a syncopated melody and numerous virtuoso passages, notably the final part where the violin rushes to the point of exhaustion. The violinist's entire palette is brought to bear, in a subtle balance between classicism and romantic passion. This essential piece is aimed to the great talent of Kristīne Balanas of which her wild, daring and dramatic acting makes her a idiosyncratic presence on stage. A violin that always gives me chills ! Thanks Kristine. *Lucien*

[@hugofernandovargastaramona139]

Kristine y su violín, se hacen uno para interpretar apasionadamente! Aplausos y felicidades, también para el Maestro Jean Claude Casadesus!

[@hlmuench4212]

That’s really beautiful Thanks

[@markromeril304]

I was clapping in my chair at home. Bravo!

[@thatGuy-fr5nc]

Finally, I've been waiting awhile Kristine, your Beauy and Talent will grace my eyes once again.

[@hannahschneyder6651]

You come across a bit creepy, ngl

[@idkbro9777]

@@hannahschneyder6651 honestly agreed 😮

[@frankdarby6671]

Precision, clarity, tone, rhythm, presence. Another Australian fan here.

[@shanmu3869]

👍👍👍

[@SlametMayongan]

Kristine balanas i love your violine music

[@klausdr.vornberger7718]

Toll, was für eine Geige, herrlicher Klang und wunderbare Performance.

[@ClarkWang]

Very nice Kristīne! 💘💋🌹

[@Monique-ys2zu]

Magnifique .Merci de tout coeur’c est tres tres beau

[@clairvoyant_af]

Wow 🤩 amazing performance!! 👏

[@SG-gb6sq]

Superbly played!

[@dbarkko]

Played so effortlessly!

[@jonlerpiniere247]

that was amazing good stuff from Austraqlia.

[@user-dk3zz7bx2r]

Kristine, una interpretaciòn maravillosa!

[@philipzelasko435]

A lovely performance by lovely performer.

[@vincentstone7272]

Your playing is so amazing! I was told about your channel by the Murphy Music Academy video.

[@wenhuachen9984]

精湛 !

[@pronkow]

Bravo!

[@Eyiba07]

I just found out about you from Tobias Murphy & I'm really surprised why I haven't heard of you before now. You're really a joy to listen to❤

[@nob34310]

😁🇨🇵💫💫💫💫💫💫💫🌟😘

[@dimitrickx]

Beautifully played Kristine! Always nice to see and hear you playing 😊

[@grazianoghelardoni4135]

Molto brava,non troppo schematica..ha una propria interpretazione che si distingue.

[@trentdiaz8197]

Did a string break?

[@matthewhicks9446]

I don't think so? One of the bow hairs broke but that's no biggie

[@PaulHirsh]

I've heard this piece a hundred times but never found it as moving as this. Is it just her talent? Or has she found a way to dig deeper into the real meat of the piece? And that despite a not very cooperative conductor.

[@lehrmandavid10]

Really lovely playing. A delight to hear. I enjoy everything on YT she plays. But what happened to the 4 octave arpeggio at the very end that virtually every player follows as written. I do realize it's probably not missed at all by the hoi polloi. Perhaps she figured the orchestra drowns out the effort. But it's really highly unusual to omit that last flourish.

[@carusotecnologia]

Uuaau

[@gilbertpangyarihan8014]

אינטרגלקטי מוסמך! 🌹 תמיכה בישראל

[@machen7974]

The conductor is all about himself. Wow poor player has to chase the ochestra.

[@paulandrews8140]

There were certainly a few glances from the soloist when the orchestra started getting heavy and overpowering. But this lady is amazing her playing is world class and with that sumptuous sound deserves to be elevated to the highest tier of truly great violinists.

[@timweb1510]

I can play better