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1.Schoenberg: Violin Concerto / Sibelius: Violin Concerto op.47 by: Hilary Hahn, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra March 10, 2008
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I found her interpretation of the Sibelius violin concerto less than exciting. To be sure, she plays technically very well, but it all lacks intensity and her playing is overly lyric/romantic/sweet, which does not fit the piece at all IMO. The devilish intensity and despair that should be in the concerto at times is just not there. I can't comment on the Schoenberg - it is not to my taste (which is not Hahn's fault, to be sure, she probably produced the most accessible interpretation of this ugly beast!).

2.Elgar - Violin Concerto; Vaughan Williams - The Lark Ascending [SACD] by: Hilary Hahn London Symphony Orchestra Colin Davis October 11, 2004
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To my mind this performance of the Elgar violin concerto by Hilary Hahn is immensely satisfying and remarkably mature. The support of the LSO under Sir Colin Davis is excellent. Moreover, on CD the orchestral sound and the balance given to the soloist are both very realistic and effective. Having heard many other performances on record and CD, as well as a number of live performances (by Nigel Kennedy, Cho-Liang Lin, and James Ehnes) I believe Hahn's reading stands comparison with the best. What impressed me particularly were her ability to think in long phrases and to make the notes come alive without resorting to unwelcome sentimentality. One gripe: why is only the SACD version (which requires special playback equipment) available ... Read More:

3.Bach Concertos by: Hilary Hahn Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra Jeffrey Kahane September 29, 2003
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I can't take the 1-star review seriously. It has no merit at all. This one of my favourite recordings, and certainly of this material I can't imagine a better interpretation, only a different one. The sound is just just so fresh and the tempi chosen seem to me to be perfectly chosen in the sense that when you listen to this recording, the last thing you think about is whether it is or is not the right tempo, or whether the technique is good or whether the vibrato is to your liking etc etc. The music speaks, and that for me is the yardstick for a true musician - you don't play for applause, you play for the music. And let's not forget that it's not just Hilary who is brilliant on this, all the musicians are! To say that Hilary should not play ... Read More:

4.Hilary Hahn Plays Bach from: Classical September 29, 1997
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I was told by my music teacher many years ago, that the longer one listened to classical music, the smaller the ensemble one would enjoy. I am 60, and have reached the string quartet and soloist stage. I have enjoyed Bach's music for solo violin and cello for years, and play the viola transcription of the cells suites myself for enjoyment. I have several versions of Bach's solo violin music, and value Hilary Hahn's interpretations above all others, most especially her interpretation of the Chaconne. I believe this is one of the great compositions in western music, and I have heard no better performance than hers. It is difficult to put into words exactly why, but this is a critic's task. I suppose it is due to the combination her wonderfully deep and intense tone and ... Read More:

5.Birthday Concert For Pope Benedict XVI - Hilary Hahn/Gustavo Dudamel [2007] by: Hilary Hahn, Sgro, Dudamel July 16, 2007
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I was told by my music teacher many years ago, that the longer one listened to classical music, the smaller the ensemble one would enjoy. I am 60, and have reached the string quartet and soloist stage. I have enjoyed Bach's music for solo violin and cello for years, and play the viola transcription of the cells suites myself for enjoyment. I have several versions of Bach's solo violin music, and value Hilary Hahn's interpretations above all others, most especially her interpretation of the Chaconne. I believe this is one of the great compositions in western music, and I have heard no better performance than hers. It is difficult to put into words exactly why, but this is a critic's task. I suppose it is due to the combination her wonderfully deep and intense tone and ... Read More:

6.Hilary Hahn - A Portrait [2006] by: Hilary Hahn April 16, 2007
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I was told by my music teacher many years ago, that the longer one listened to classical music, the smaller the ensemble one would enjoy. I am 60, and have reached the string quartet and soloist stage. I have enjoyed Bach's music for solo violin and cello for years, and play the viola transcription of the cells suites myself for enjoyment. I have several versions of Bach's solo violin music, and value Hilary Hahn's interpretations above all others, most especially her interpretation of the Chaconne. I believe this is one of the great compositions in western music, and I have heard no better performance than hers. It is difficult to put into words exactly why, but this is a critic's task. I suppose it is due to the combination her wonderfully deep and intense tone and ... Read More:

7.Paganini / Spohr: Violin Concertos by: Hilary Hahn Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra Eije Oue November 13, 2006
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I was told by my music teacher many years ago, that the longer one listened to classical music, the smaller the ensemble one would enjoy. I am 60, and have reached the string quartet and soloist stage. I have enjoyed Bach's music for solo violin and cello for years, and play the viola transcription of the cells suites myself for enjoyment. I have several versions of Bach's solo violin music, and value Hilary Hahn's interpretations above all others, most especially her interpretation of the Chaconne. I believe this is one of the great compositions in western music, and I have heard no better performance than hers. It is difficult to put into words exactly why, but this is a critic's task. I suppose it is due to the combination her wonderfully deep and intense tone and ... Read More:

8.Mozart: Violin Sonatas K.301, 304, 376 & 526 by: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Hilary Hahn September 19, 2005
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I was told by my music teacher many years ago, that the longer one listened to classical music, the smaller the ensemble one would enjoy. I am 60, and have reached the string quartet and soloist stage. I have enjoyed Bach's music for solo violin and cello for years, and play the viola transcription of the cells suites myself for enjoyment. I have several versions of Bach's solo violin music, and value Hilary Hahn's interpretations above all others, most especially her interpretation of the Chaconne. I believe this is one of the great compositions in western music, and I have heard no better performance than hers. It is difficult to put into words exactly why, but this is a critic's task. I suppose it is due to the combination her wonderfully deep and intense tone and ... Read More:

9.Barber/Meyer: Violin Concertos from: Sony Classical April 03, 2000
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This CD can appeal to anyone from the novice to classical music through to an expert. The CD was actually recommended to me at a store in London by a very well educated shopping assistant. Not only does it combine two wonderful pieces of music, but the skill of Miss Hahn is exemplary- as a young American artist, playing relatively new American music this is perhaps her greatest recording. I cannot recommend it enough.

10.The Hilary Hahn Collection [Box Set] by: Hilary Hahn January 24, 2006
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This CD can appeal to anyone from the novice to classical music through to an expert. The CD was actually recommended to me at a store in London by a very well educated shopping assistant. Not only does it combine two wonderful pieces of music, but the skill of Miss Hahn is exemplary- as a young American artist, playing relatively new American music this is perhaps her greatest recording. I cannot recommend it enough.

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