Shostakovich: Cello Concerto no. 1, op. 107 - Israel Camerata Jerusalem | Biron | Isserlis

The Israel Camerata Jerusalem
Avner Biron - conductor
Steven Isserlis - cello (UK)
Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Concerto for cello and orchestra no. 1
in E-flat Major, op. 107
i. Allegretto
ii. Moderato
iii. Cadenza (attacca)
iv. Allegro con moto
Jerusalem Theatre, Henry Crown Hall, 10.1.23

[@kelinwang720]

Steven the wonderful musician who can always play the insightful ideas and thoughts🎉 Bravo

[@antoniosommese5793]

Grandissimo violoncellista👍👍👍👍🎼💯💯

[@franferreira30]

Bela interpretação!

[@richard_4675]

3:39 I think the winding has come undone and progressively moves. Very passionate playing!

[@franciscorobertosilvaneto9038]

[00:15] Allegretto [07:06] Moderato [18:06] Cadenza - Attacca [23:45] Allegro con moto

[@ESKARGAMES]

Is Steven using the Montagnana here with Larsen's on it? I cannot tell for sure. I know he has said in the past Shosty is one of the few times he will consider using metal strings. I don't think he played too softly here. His style and character are not as heavy as others, in anything he does, that is somewhat his signature. His interpretation to me is more free though, the emotional swells and swaying feel deeper. Like whispers to the void at moments. I love Isserlis, a huge fan, and I appreciate that his differences and ideas are not for everyone. I think he did a great job here though and I found it really compelling to listen to, even if it was not what I am used to in hearing this as I almost exclusively imagine the way Rostropovich played this in my mind when I think of this work. I can only hope someday I can grow to be a great cellist like so many who came before.

[@Brandonedwardsss]

I think some parts are too airy or light, or not enough bow used. It's an interpretation but maybe if the orchestra accompaniment played like that, it would be better. There's a contrast between his lighter and bouncier playing and the orchestras heavier playing. Personally, I like it played heavier, but that's just me.

[@mosaiques23]

6:10 to 6:30 I wonder how that passage and so many others played in the same way would have been heard in the hall... So little bow and so little sound. 🤔

[@kelinwang720]

Good projection thought! In my opinion, sometimes musician doesn’t need to speak to the audience, they whisper, and drag audience to them instead.

[@mosaiques23]

@@kelinwang720 As I said, I wonder how that way of playing would have been heard in the hall. I wasn't there, so I can't tell. I have no idea how the sound projection was either, for that I have to be in the room too. There is a video (or was I think) of Isserlis playing Dvorak Cello Concerto with BP and Alan Gilbert. In that video you hear the cello perfectly, but it happened that I was in the hall that time and I couldn't hear the cello at all.

[@atai99999]

this piece is not for him!