I warned you that I was going to post a recording of this violin concerto–#3, first movement. Just a slice of perfection from Mozart, beautifully played. Stay tuned through the cadenza with all these amazing double stops and soaring scales. I wonder if she made that up or if it’s standard. It’s not on other recordings I’ve heard but I loved it.
This violinist is wonderful…both to listen to and to watch (amazing dress, but what’s up with the funky washcloth for a chin guard?). And the setting looks quite beautiful. Pretty nice birthday party for Il Papa, I’d say.
What a beautiful performance, And she is a wonderful interpreter of Bach as well.
The cadenzas are credited to Hilary Hahn. Funny that the orchestra and conductor aren’t named. I recognize the conductor, Gustavo Dudamel. The pope appears to be sitting in the audience. Italy?
Likely this recording:
http://hilaryhahn.com/?page_id=1837
I’m sure Ms Hahn used the highest quality microfiber shmatte for His Holiness’ birthday…
Hmmm, not sure it’s kosher to use a shmatte in front of the Pope.
Cadenzas are the performer’s moment to show their understanding of the music, and are “improvised” [probably worked out beforehand], so the Cadenza would be Ms. Hahn’s own, and she did Mozart one better, if you ask me. Absolutely superb!
The cloth she is using helps to prevent her from getting a callus on her left jawline.
She was great. Can’t say the same for the whole Pope thing.