Korngold: Violin Concerto / James Ehnes • Alexander Shelley • National Arts Centre Orchestra

Erich Korngold
Concerto in D Major, Opus 35, for Violin and Orchestra
I. Moderato nobile
II. Romance
III. Finale
Alexander Shelley, conductor
James Ehnes, violin
Yosuke Kawasaki, concertmaster
Canada's National Arts Centre Orchestra
Orchestre du Centre national des Arts du Canada

[@briananderson8428]

Oh my! At the very end, during the hug, they looked at each other like they were both eternally grateful for the high competence in each other's work. Love that!

[@powerofalto]

Applause not only to brilliant Ehnes, but to A. Shelly for his eagle-eyed, meticulous leadership and to the orchestra for it’s marvelous professionalism. They fit around Ehnes’ rhythm and sound like a finely fit glove.

[@JV-gn6pf]

I used to be partial to Heifetz with this concerto, but I think Ehnes, when all is said and done, is the best. He has such a refined sound, with such a balanced sense of taste in his phrasing. Musical lines are always intuitive and clear, and emotionality is always thought through, and definite. Intonation is consistently settled, and runs are completely clear. I like Hillary, too, but Ehnes really is the best in the Korngold.

[@user-rl1zs3wo5e]

Couldn’t agree more, he absolutely nails the second theme in the 1st movement!!

[@jonathanparle8429]

Your comment had me thinking why the Rózsa concerto championed by Heifetz and a good companion piece to other 20th century violin concertos never seems to get played anymore. Heifetz might be the benchmark on that one but he does not appear to have any competition!

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Comfort of his splendid performance is off the charts

[@boyanaskrbic]

It sounds like music from some movie based on a fairy tale. Kind and soft. 😌💖🇨🇱

[@TheSparshofMusic-wn7de]

Amazing!👍👍👍

[@robertcohn8858]

Until this beautiful recording, I thought I had heard all of the best recordings of this magical Korngold work (Gil Shaham, Hillary Hahn), but James Ehnes and the Orchestre du Centre national des Arts du Canada is simply outstanding. Bravo, and thanks so much!

[@baibaandersson9454]

James Ehnes so great great musician of our time. Can be so blessed to have possibilitie to listen so great master.

[@galinakrivulin6767]

Stunning! Love Korngold: Violin Concerto. Couldn’t resist watching it now, very late here, though. Thank you for upload this past concert.

[@baibaandersson9454]

What a best tempo for orchestra in last movement. Sound so perfect.

[@MrJippi]

I agree. Usually too quick. But this had the sting and je ne sais quai?

[@mrrios9182]

Such wonderful playing of this beautiful music, thank you ❤

[@baibaandersson9454]

Very god balance. Beautiful solo in21 minute from flote. 🎉

[@baibaandersson9454]

Very very best corno sound at the end!!!!!

[@TheSparshofMusic-wn7de]

Amazing playing!👍👍

[@jonathanparle8429]

Of the highest order.

[@paulb9842]

so happy the masking did end!

[@baibaandersson9454]

Brilliant and amazing professional interpretation. So mutch beautiful music and very very beautiful sound. Technically exelente. Every note playd exactly. Thank God for you.

[@osimaharani8877]

perfect

[@amanderps970]

Absolutely terrific! Beautifully done!

[@torontorox]

✌🧡

[@paulb9842]

What violin is this?

[@user-rl1zs3wo5e]

Marsick Stradivarius

[@paulb9842]

The one from Oistrakh?

[@simonhughes7859]

Different one - Oistrakh played the 1705 Marsick Strad, and Ehnes plays the Marsick Strad from 1715 - I'm pretty sure that both of them were owned by Marsick at some point.

[@paulb9842]

@@simonhughes7859 thank you! It sounds beautiful