German-American violinist Augustin Hadelich, who grew up in the foothills of rural Tuscany, is most definitely the man of the moment and is quite rightly earning a reputation as one of the finest violinists on the circuit. He travelled to the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam to join the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and American conductor Karina Canellakis for the first time since his debut in 2017.
Hadelich plays Sibelius with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Opening the concert with Sibelius’ Violin Concerto in D Minor, Hadelich has the ability to draw us all into his world. The precision and economy in his playing is a joy! What a bow arm and how relaxed is his left hand?
The encore
Listen to more from Hadelich
Find more of Hadelich’s latest offerings on his new album American Road Trip which is a real mix of works by modern American composers and some of his own arrangements with just a hint of jazz, ragtime, and country music!
Watch a short video where Hadelich explains the importance of playing all the little notes and how this what defines the great violinist. So simple, but so true.
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This concert was reviewed at the Concertgebouw on Wednesday 16th October, 2024
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