Rapsodia patricia kopatchinskaja by enescu, george, traditional on cd. Allegro con brio, ma non troppo mosso george enescu, emilia kopatchinskaja. Concert with kirill petrenko, patricia kopatchinskaja. Jun 08, 2017 patricia kopatchinskaja and polina leschenko playing george enescu s beautiful violin sonata no. Violinist patricia kopatchinskajas versatility shows itself in her diverse repertoire, ranging from baroque and classical often played on gut strings, to new commissions and re. Moldovan violinist patricia kopatchinskaya has recorded both traditional repertoire and music by contemporary turkish composer fazil say, and on this album she turns to folk traditions of eastern europe and music based on those traditions. Its a gorgeous, spikey piece with the sounds of a roma camp in the final movement, and the. Switzerland patricia kopatchinskaja would rather be known for the passion and virtuosity of her violin playing than for the fact that she. Patricia kopatchinskaya was born in moldova and raised in a family of musicians. Patricia kopatchinskaja enescus menetrier facebook. Patricia kopatchinskaja polina leschenko enescu violin sonata.
George enescu, gyorgy ligeti, gyorgy kurtag, maurice ravel, grigoras dinicu, jorge sanchezchiong, patricia kopatchinskaja, viktor kopatchinsky, emilia. Rapsodia, an album by patricia kopatchinskaja on spotify. Patricia kopatchinskaja in a little night music the new. The disc, which explores the roots of george enescus music with examples of authentic moldovan. It can also be added to a make your own series subscription. Oct 05, 2011 the album rapsodia is a remarkable effort in which patricia kopatchinskaja evokes remembrances of her moldavian culture and family. Patricia kopatchinskaja, who commissioned the concerto hersch violin concerto, aptly describes it as brutal and vulnerable at the same time, and her performance conveys that dichotomy with ferocious commitment, aided with fearlessness by the international contemporary ensemble under tito munoz.
Berliner philharmoniker kirill petrenko conductor patricia kopatchinskaja violin. The romanian composer george enescus music is celebrated for its gypsy rhythms and these elements come to the fore in his third violin sonata. At first, it might seem as though she has somehow slipped through the net of modernism, but nothing could be less true one of the. Her parents were both with the state folk ensemble of moldova. She has all the qualities of a great one, yet you will have to discover patricia on your own. Buy rapsodia by george enescu, gyorgy ligeti, gyorgy kurtag, grigoras dinicu, maurice ravel, jorge sanchezchiong, patricia kopatchinskaj from amazons classical music store. Violinist patricia kopatchinskaja concludes the ojai music festival as soloist in ligetis violin concerto with the mahler chamber orchestra at the. Like them, and opposite to kavakos classical poise and brooding atmosphere, kopatchinskaja is very alert to the compositions playful, whimsical and dancelike aspect just try the way she phrases the little melodic cell at 0. The album rapsodia is a remarkable effort in which patricia kopatchinskaja evokes remembrances of her moldavian culture and family. Rapsodia by george enescu, gyorgy ligeti, gyorgy kurtag. Dec 02, 2018 violinist patricia kopatchinskaja and pianist polina leschenko will make their dc debut with works by bartok, poulenc, enescu, and ravel. Moldovan born violinist and one of the most distinctive voices in the violin world, patricia kopatchinskaja s unique approach shows itself in her diverse repertoire ranging from baroque and classical works played on gut strings, to new commissions and reinterpretations of modern masterpieces. Three highly individual musicians the moldovanaustrianswiss violinist, swiss clarinettist and russian pianist come together in different permutations for a broad programme climaxing in a 1990 trio by the american paul schoenfield, which incorporates a variety of jewishinfluenced material. Enescus sonata no 3 is framed by dances and extrapolations by ligeti and kurtag.
Patricia kopatchinskaja polina leschenko enescu violin. Patricia kopatchinskaja, wigmore hall, friday 16 february 2018. Patricia kopatchinskaja, violin and polina leschenko. Jun 12, 2018 violinist patricia kopatchinskaja concludes the ojai music festival as soloist in ligetis violin concerto with the mahler chamber orchestra at the libbey bowl on sunday afternoon. Patricia kopatchinskaja and polina leschenko duet the. The wonderful violinist patricia kopatchinskaja, who enjoys the experimental, recites the poems that underlie the work. 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. The romanian composer george enescus music is celebrated for its gypsy. In 2010, kopatchinskaja recorded a cd entitled rapsodia with her husband and daughter patricia kopatchinskaja for french label naive classique. Patricia kopatchinskaja, london philarmonic orchestra. Patricia kopatchinskaja and polina leschenko duet the santa. The first movement menetrier folk fiddler for violin solo is perhaps a portrait of his first violin teacher, a folk musician who could not read notes but taught the young boy hundreds of folk tunes, whose material and spirit would later again reappear in enescu s own compositions.
The violinist patricia kopatchinskaja performed selections by bach and bartok in closing the a little night music series on thursday. The pressenda played by patricia kopatchinskaja dates from 1834, when the maker was nearly 60 and at the height of his powers. The disc, which explores the roots of george enescus music with examples of authentic moldovan and romanian folk music has been highly acclaimed. Enescu ligeti etc, rapsodia patricia kopatchinskaja. The concert also includes waltzes by johann strauss ii in arrangements by arnold schoenberg and anton webern. This concert is currently on sale as part of the 125th anniversary series subscription package and the concert classics series subscription package.
George enescu, and francis poulenc as well as the hungarian flavors of maurice ravels tzigane a piece which was, coincidentally, given its puc premiere by george enescu in 1938. 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. Aug 24, 2016 wild child of violin on a meteoric rise. Dec 12, 2010 enescu s sonata no 3 is framed by dances and extrapolations by ligeti and kurtag. Patricia kopatchinskaja born 1977 is a moldovanaustrianswiss violinist. Works by enescu, kurtag, ligeti, sanchezchiong, ravel, moldovan folklore. In addition to the folk music of hungary, romania, and the ukraine, she plays works by romanians george enescu and grigoras dinicu, transylvanian gyorgy ligeti, hungarian gyorgy kurtag, maurice ravel, and cubanchinese composer jorge sanchezchiong, who was a classmate of kopatchinskayas in vienna. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. On tuesday at hahn hall, the moldovan violinist and her recital partner pianist polina leschenko delivered two hours of 20thcentury chamber music of the utmost urgency. At 7pm, princeton university violin students, directed by. Aug 25, 2014 the violinist patricia kopatchinskaja performed selections by bach and bartok in closing the a little night music series on thursday. Enescu s impressions denfance for violin and piano are about childhood reminiscences. Jun 02, 2018 gramophone and bbc awardwinner patricia kopatchinskaja records exclusively for naive. Patricia kopatchinskaja has to be one of the most exciting performers in the world right now.
By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Rapsodia patricia kopatchinskaja release info allmusic. This years ojai music festival was bright, and dark, and. Releases to date have included beethovens violin concerto with philippe herreweghe, a cd entitled rapsodia which explores the.
Moldovan born violinist and one of the most distinctive voices in the violin world, patricia kopatchinskajas unique approach shows itself in her. George enescu, gyorgy ligeti, gyorgy kurtag, maurice ravel, grigoras dinicu, jorge sanchezchiong, patricia kopatchinskaja, viktor kopatchinsky, emilia kopatchinskaja, mihaela ursuleasa patricia kopatchinskaja. Patricia kopatchinskaja, violin and polina leschenko, piano. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. George enescu, gyorgy ligeti, gyorgy kurtag, maurice ravel. 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. Patricia kopatchinskaja mihaela ursuleasa george enescu violin sonata no. This new anthology is a very personal and intimate autobiography of kopatchinskajas moldavian roots.
Patricia kopatchinskaja and polina leschenko playing george enescu s beautiful violin sonata no. Wild child of violin on a meteoric rise the new york times. The mysterious, expressionistic miniatures of arnold schoenbergs pierrot lunaire cycle are perfect for a late night concert. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The established classical violinist performs together with her parents the mother being a classical musician as well, the father a traditional one. In addition to the folk music of hungary, romania, and the ukraine, she plays works by romanians george enescu and grigoras dinicu. A player of rare expressive energy and disarming informality, of whimsy and theatrical ambition zachary woolfe, new york times, june 2018 moldovan born violinist and one of the most distinctive voices in the violin world, patricia kopatchinskajas unique approach shows itself in her diverse repertoire ranging from baroque and classical works played on gut strings, to new. The official youtube channel of violinist patricia kopatchinskaja. Exuberant violinist patricia kopatchinskaja, shown with members of the mahler chamber orchestra at the ojai music festival, performed in berkeley. Patricia kopatchinskaja is a moldovanaustrianswiss violinist. Patricia kopatchinskaja, violin polina leschenko, piano george enescu sonata for violin and piano no 3, op. Recital kopatchinskaja leschenko salzburger festspiele. From ojai, violinist patricia kopatchinskaja delivers wit. Rapsodia was the name of the former band of patricia kopatchinskayas father victor kopatchinsky, one of the most famous cimbalom players of his generation.
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