SHOSTAKOVICH, D.: Violin Concerto No. 1 / DVORAK, A.: Symphony No. 8 (Hahn, Jansons)
Soloist:
Hahn, Hilary
Orchestra:
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor:
Jansons, Mariss
Composer:
Weber, Carl Maria von
Composer:
Shostakovich, Dmitry
Composer:
Bach, Johann Sebastian
Composer:
Dvorak, Antonin
Venue: Suntory Hall, Tokyo
Date of Concert: 26-11-2000
Playing Time: 01:38:49
Catalogue Number: EuroArts5044
UPC: 880242504487
Mariss Jansons returns to direct the Berliner Philharmoniker, rekindling their long-standing relationship that began in 1976. Tokyo's Suntory Hall is alive to a programme of particular musical energy - sometimes overt and joyous, sometimes suppressed and intense. Jansons' fidelity to music composed during the Soviet era remains heartfelt: Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1, featuring soloist Hilary Hahn, is rendered with poise, elegance and demoniac vigour. This piece is framed by two sprightly works: Weber's charming, zesty Overture to Oberon and Dvorak's Eighth Symphony, executed with Bohemian-esque lyricism and verve.
