April 2021 - Arvo Pärt - Viktoria Mullova (2018)
Apr 1, 2021 18:21:25 GMT
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Arvo Pärt - 2018
Viktoria Mullova (violin)
Paavo Järvi & The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
OK guys, for this month, I’m trying to go a bit off-piste for me!
‘Fratres’ is simply one of my favourite works for the violin of any era; the spartan, yet profoundly moving atmosphere it conjures up is quite incredible. And the fearsome technique required for the start of the piece! Scores of violinists must have been reduced to quivering wrecks trying to perfect it. This is one of those rare works that has the ability to transfix and transport you to somewhere else in space and time; I find it really affecting and hope you enjoy it too.
The rest of the album is strong without being quite as compelling but Viktoria Mullova just seems to grasp these works with such ease, nothing is overplayed or overstated. A very fine violinist indeed and a real shame it’s so many years since I saw her perform live, I hope there are more opportunities to come.
Read all about the recording here -
www.gramophone.co.uk/other/article/arvo-part-and-viktoria-mullova-searching-for-musical-freedom
Viktoria Mullova (violin)
Paavo Järvi & The Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
OK guys, for this month, I’m trying to go a bit off-piste for me!
‘Fratres’ is simply one of my favourite works for the violin of any era; the spartan, yet profoundly moving atmosphere it conjures up is quite incredible. And the fearsome technique required for the start of the piece! Scores of violinists must have been reduced to quivering wrecks trying to perfect it. This is one of those rare works that has the ability to transfix and transport you to somewhere else in space and time; I find it really affecting and hope you enjoy it too.
The rest of the album is strong without being quite as compelling but Viktoria Mullova just seems to grasp these works with such ease, nothing is overplayed or overstated. A very fine violinist indeed and a real shame it’s so many years since I saw her perform live, I hope there are more opportunities to come.
Read all about the recording here -
www.gramophone.co.uk/other/article/arvo-part-and-viktoria-mullova-searching-for-musical-freedom
