COMPOSER: Erich Wolfgang Korngold
GENRE: violin concerto
PERFORMANCE: Friday, March 21st at Powell Hall with Gil Shaham on violin and David Robertson conducting
To be honest, I enjoyed watching Mr. Shaham so much more than Mr. Bell (last fall). Both are undoubtedly skilled violinists, with incredible talent. But it wasn't about that for me. It was the experience Mr. Shaham created. He didn't just perform. He played, for me, and every one in the audience. It was engaging, interactive, as he played to you, stepping toward the audience, inviting us in, creating more than music, creating an experience. Every eye was attentively watching him as he drew us in to journey with him in this brilliant musical piece. I loved the music as well, the way it contained joy, brilliance, and technical skill. Thanks to Mr. Shaham, this is a performance I will cherish forever.
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