Patricia kopatchinskaja, london philarmonic orchestra. Patricia kopatchinskaja has been called the wild child of the violin, which is true but also a little demeaning because there is astonishing artistry to complement her creativity. Patricia kopatchinskajas projects, schedule, pictures, videos, recordings. Patricia kopatchinskaja violin and details of their recordings available to browse and buy. By patricia kopatchinskaja beethovens violin concerto was commissioned in 1806 by the virtuoso franz clement 17801842, who was also a composer himself. Liner notes in english, german and french written as personal letters from patricia kopatchinskaja to teodor currentzis and the other way round. Patricia kopatchinskaja buy recordings presto classical. Beethoven s violin concerto was commissioned in 1806 by the virtuoso franz clement 17801842.
Beethovens concerto has many structural similarities with a violin concerto written by clement two years before which beethoven must have known because he conducted one of. With tito munoz conducting, kopatchinskaja was the soloist in the new work, too, the concerto for violin and chamber ensemble by. Patricia kopatchinskaja born 1977 is a moldovanaustrianswiss violinist. Patricia kopatchinskaja s projects, schedule, pictures, videos, recordings. Wild child of violin on a meteoric rise patricia kopatchinskaja has won critical acclaim for her musicianship and widespread notice for her unusual performing style. Both were composed within five years of each other but could hardly be more different. Patricia kopatchinskajas warmly recorded account of the beethoven violin concerto must be one of the most stimulating and provocative that has ever been committed to disc.
Patricia kopatchinskaja album discography allmusic. Aug 24, 2016 wild child of violin on a meteoric rise patricia kopatchinskaja has won critical acclaim for her musicianship and widespread notice for her unusual performing style. Bela bartoks second violin concerto, gyorgy ligetis violin concerto and seven by peter eotvos which commemorates the seven astronauts who lost their lives when the space shuttle columbia exploded on its return to earth in 2003. Wild child of violin on a meteoric rise the new york times. With tito munoz conducting, kopatchinskaja was the soloist in the new work, too. This program was a highlight of the 201516 the as patricia kopatchinskaja, the most exciting violinist in the world strings magazine, performed the world premiere of a violin concerto by esteemed composer michael hersch, as well as beethovens beloved violin concerto in her own interpretation based on beethovens original manuscript. The way he produced memorable melodies and breathtaking instrumentation is downright mysterious.
Les noces patricia kopatchinskaja, teodor currentzis on allmusic 2016 iconoclastic conductor teodor currentzis and his. Releases to date have included beethovens violin concerto with philippe herreweghe, a cd entitled rapsodia which explores the roots of george enescus music. Violin concerto and, before that, the critically acclaimed beethoven. A detectives view on ludwig van beethovens violin concerto in d major, opus 61 by patricia kopatchinskaja i am pleased to share my interpretation of beethovens violin concerto with spco audiences this week and want to take this opportunity to share my perspective on this piece. Following up her gramophone bartokligetieotvos recording of the year, here come the stravinsky and prokofiev second concertos. Born in sovietcontrolled moldova to parents emilia violinist and viktor cimbalom player the family emigrated to vienna in 1989 to escape rough economic conditions kopatchinskaja picked up the violin at the age of six and is now widely considered the worlds most exciting violinist. Works by otto zykan, heinz holliger, jorge sanchezchiong. Patricia kopatchinskaja was forced to cancel a performance with the saint paul chamber orchestra on saturday because of an arm injury. Now patricia kopatchinskaja is making her debut at the edinburgh festival. Patricia kopatchinskaja is the latest phenomenon in the galaxy of young violinists who seem to excel at everything they undertake.
Studying the composers autograph has inspired her to provide a radically different interpretation of the work to the one most people will be familiar with. Gramophone and bbc awardwinner patricia kopatchinskaja records exclusively for naive. The artistic partnership with camerata bern is a focus of my interest. Patricia kopatchinskaja has a distinctive voice as a violinist, with both her style and her technique marrying eastern european gypsy music with central european classical traditions. Beethovens concerto has many structural similarities with a violin concerto written by clement two years before which beethoven must have known because when it was first performed he conducted one of his symphonies in.
And some remarks about composers and violin playing. Patricia kopatchinskajas star is currently very much in the ascendant, this recording coming off the back of the gramophone record of the year in bartok. Patricia kopatchinskaja plays bartok, eotvos, lige. For kopatchinskaja, ligetis violin concerto is the best violin concerto after beethoven. Ludwig van beethoven 17701827 a detectives view on the violin concerto dmajor op. But there is a second angel hidden in this concerto. Patricia kopatchinskaja s star is currently very much in the ascendant, this recording coming off the back of the gramophone record of the year in bartok. Aug 06, 2010 the way he produced memorable melodies and breathtaking instrumentation is downright mysterious. The berg concerto is in memory of an angel and usually one thinks of manon gropius. Patricia kopatchinskaja plays a violin built in 1834 by giovanni francesco pressenda 17771854 with gut strings.
Patricia kopatchinskaja has recently released a twodisc set for naive gramophones current label of the year of three hungarian violin concertos. Releases to date have included beethovens violin concerto with philippe herreweghe, a cd entitled rapsodia which explores the roots of george enescus music with examples of moldovan and romanian folk music. Feb 11, 2017 patricia kopatchinskaja has premiered numerous works, including violin concertos written for her by johanna doderer, otto zykan, jurg wyttenbach and faz. Jun 02, 2018 gramophone and bbc awardwinner patricia kopatchinskaja records exclusively for naive. Patricia kopatchinskaja violin concertos naive v 5285 lw.
The violinist, who is one of the ensembles artistic partners, gave the world premiere of michael herschs violin concerto alongside performances of beethovens violin concerto on 5 and 6 november at ordway concert hall in st paul, minnesota, but withdrew. Official website of patricia kopatchinskaja, musician and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As a goodwill ambassador for the charity terre des hommes, she supports projects to help needy children in her native moldova. Hear patricias interview and live recording from min 22. Wild child of classical violin shes described as the worlds most exciting violinist. Patricia kopatchinskaja tweaked the masters concerto in d. Violin concerto by patricia kopatchinskaja from amazons classical music store. At some point in 17902, before his musical maturity, he began a violin concerto in c, of which only a fragment of the first movement survives. While her parents were on concert tour through the former. In my own collection there are ten versions by ten different artists. Patricia kopatchinskaja made her debut with the berliner philharmoniker in september 2014 as soloist in peter eotvos.
Patricia kopatchinskaja plays beethoven november 57, 2015. For this particular recording, patricia kopatchinskaja plays the violin with sheer passion. Violinkonzert hrsinfonieorchester patricia kopatchinskaja philippe herreweghe duration. Allegro ma non troppo patricia kopatchinskaja, violin orchestra della svizzera italiana michal nesterowicz, conductor lugano, switzerland 14. Together with our public we want to explore and discover old and new works and concert forms. She is drawn to classical works that include folk elements, and by emphasizing their earthy textures and infectious rhythms, she is able to rescue them from both. Patricia kopatchinskaja was born into a musical family in chisinau in 1977. Since then it has become one of the bestknown violin concertos.
I tell ya, when it comes to creating concertos, beethoven is a master. She last performed with the orchestra in february 2017 as soloist in gyorgy ligetis violin concerto conducted by sir simon rattle. Beethoven s concerto in d is definitely an old warhorse. She used a bow built at the end of the 18th century by francois tourte 17471835. Beethoven had previously written a number of pieces for violin and orchestra. Her parents were both with the state folk ensemble of moldova. She never gives in to tedium as she demonstrates iron power and delicate lushness. A detectives view on ludwig van beethovens violin concerto. Music profile for patricia kopatchinskaja, born 1977. Patricia kopatchinskaja tour dates follow russian classical violinist and concerto soloist whose repertoire ranges from baroque and classical often played on gut strings to new commissions or reinterpretations of modern masterworks. Kopatchinskaja patricia, patricia kopatchinskaja beethoven. A detectives view on ludwig van beethoven s violin concerto in d major, opus 61 by patricia kopatchinskaja i am pleased to share my interpretation of beethoven s violin concerto with spco audiences this week and want to take this opportunity to share my perspective on this piece. The official youtube channel of violinist patricia kopatchinskaja.
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