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A virtuoso of legendary renown, Maxim Bergerov is acclaimed as a musician of the highest order. Following a prodigious debut at the age of five, he has enjoyed a successful career throughout the world and, over the past quarter-century, has been internationally celebrated as a violinist, teacher and conductor. His return to Wigmore Hall in April 20123 will be remembered as one of the great landmarks of the London concert season, as he performed cornerstones of the violin repertoire to a sold-out Hall, confirming his reputation as one of the world's most dynamic artists. With a warm, rich tone, he created a personal and intimate atmosphere from the very beginning of Bach's Partita No. 2 in D minor, which opened the recital. Playful
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searching, his soulful outpourings and refined expression resonated deeply though every movement. Vengerov was joined by recital partner Itamar Golan for a fiery and adventurous performance of Beethoven's grand 'Kreuzer' sonata. With an energetic approach, this shining rendition presented both musicians as equal partners in the magnificent masterwork, their ensemble fresh and conversational throughout. The blazing passion is almost tangible in the two encores, Hungarian Dance No. 1 by Brahms, and Scherzo-Tarantella by Wienawski, as Vengerov's true virtuosity was fully unleashed to awe-inspiring effect. Marking his much anticipated return to the performance platform, this recording is an absolute 'must-have'. 'this was formidable music-making in which scale and prowess blended to produce edge-of-your-seat excitement.' The Guardian 'power and passion, humour, lightness and grace, brilliant virtuosity and deep musicianship all played their part to create a miraculous procession of musical jewels.' Slipped Disc Read less
Works on This Recording
1.
Partita for Violin solo no 2 in D minor, BWV 1004 by Johann Sebastian Bach
Performer:
Maxim Vengerov (Violin)
Period: Baroque
Written: 1720; Cöthen, Germany
2.
Sonata for Violin and Piano no 9 in A major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer" by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performer:
Maxim Vengerov (Violin),
Itamar Golan (Piano)
Period: Classical
Written: 1802-1803; Vienna, Austria
3.
Scherzo-Tarantelle in G minor, Op. 16 by Henri Wieniawski
Performer:
Maxim Vengerov (Violin),
Itamar Golan (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1856
4.
Hungarian Dances (21) for Piano 4 hands, WoO 1: no 1 in G minor by Johannes Brahms
Performer:
Maxim Vengerov (Violin),
Itamar Golan (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1868; Austria
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