Caprices (24) for Violin solo, Op. 1 by Niccolò Paganini Performer: James Ehnes (Violin - ex-Marsick Stradivarius of 1715) Period: Romantic Written: circa 1805; Italy Release Date: 01/12/2010 Length: 78.04 Mins. Format: FLAC
This eminently popular and
extremely challenging set of works for virtuoso solo violin naturally
has attracted the interest of every major artist worthy of the name,
resulting in a significant recorded legacy that's as much a tribute to
the artists--Accardo, Perlman, Rabin, Ricci, Midori, etc.--as to
Paganini's genius. However, if you're in the market for a
first-rank--indeed superlative--recording of Paganini's masterpiece,
look no further than this release from Canadian violinist James Ehnes.
While Ehnes may not readily embrace the "superstar" emblem, he is as
deserving of that status as anyone, and not because his publicist and
record company have declared it. He is
simply a phenomenal violinist and extraordinary musician who, from the
first bars of Caprice No. 1 commands your attention and never lets it
wander through the next 75 or so minutes.
Unlike some violinists whose aim is simply to call attention to their
dazzling technique and charismatic musicianship (which Ehnes has in
spades!), as you listen to Ehnes, there's never a hint of
exploitation--he's all business, all about the fire and passion in
Paganini's outrageously extroverted signatures. And his technique is so
smooth, so natural, you are not distracted by noticing such mundane,
human impairments as physical effort, nor do you fail to appreciate his
gifts for tonal allure and sheer dramatic flair--Paganini's technical
obstacles are, well, just not obstacles at all. And that's just how it
should be in these works, a tribute to the composer's uninhibited style
and unfettered understanding of what the violin--and a skilled
violinist--can do.
A critical observer easily can go through and dissect each one of the 24
caprices and judge Ehnes' approach relative to other benchmarks--but as
far as I'm concerned, playing of this caliber stands on its own, apart
from comparisons, no matter how judicious or thoughtful. Ehnes'
performances are solid enough and authoritative enough that you can
confidently choose this recording as your reference--and as a
guaranteed, bedazzling journey through some of the violin repertoire's
most awesome terrain. Highly recommended!
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