Patricia kopatchinskaja violin concertos naive v 5285 lw. Wild child of classical violin shes described as the worlds most exciting violinist. Jun 02, 2018 gramophone and bbc awardwinner patricia kopatchinskaja records exclusively for naive. Hear patricias interview and live recording from min 22.
A detectives view on ludwig van beethovens violin concerto. But there is a second angel hidden in this concerto. 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. Ludwig van beethoven 17701827 a detectives view on the violin concerto dmajor op. Patricia kopatchinskaja made her debut with the berliner philharmoniker in september 2014 as soloist in peter eotvos. The berg concerto is in memory of an angel and usually one thinks of manon gropius. As a goodwill ambassador for the charity terre des hommes, she supports projects to help needy children in her native moldova. 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. 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. Feb 11, 2017 patricia kopatchinskaja has premiered numerous works, including violin concertos written for her by johanna doderer, otto zykan, jurg wyttenbach and faz. 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.
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. 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. Wild child of violin on a meteoric rise the new york times. Patricia kopatchinskaja was forced to cancel a performance with the saint paul chamber orchestra on saturday because of an arm injury. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Violinist patricia kopatchinskaja withdraws from concerts due. Both were composed within five years of each other but could hardly be more different. Violin concerto and, before that, the critically acclaimed beethoven. Gramophone and bbc awardwinner patricia kopatchinskaja records exclusively for naive. 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. 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. With tito munoz conducting, kopatchinskaja was the soloist in the new work, too, the concerto for violin and chamber ensemble by.
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 s projects, schedule, pictures, videos, recordings. Aug 06, 2010 the way he produced memorable melodies and breathtaking instrumentation is downright mysterious. Works by otto zykan, heinz holliger, jorge sanchezchiong. Patricia kopatchinskaja plays bartok, eotvos, lige. Patricia kopatchinskaja violin and details of their recordings available to browse and buy. While her parents were on concert tour through the former. 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. Patricia kopatchinskaja born 1977 is a moldovanaustrianswiss violinist. Official website of patricia kopatchinskaja, musician and.
With tito munoz conducting, kopatchinskaja was the soloist in the new work, too. The lovely melody that forms the basis of the second movement, for example, is taken directly from the earlier piano work or the arrangement he made for wind quintet in the six bagatelles. Beethoven s concerto in d is definitely an old warhorse. Together with our public we want to explore and discover old and new works and concert forms. The way he produced memorable melodies and breathtaking instrumentation is downright mysterious. 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. Music profile for patricia kopatchinskaja, born 1977. Patricia kopatchinskaja plays a violin built in 1834 by giovanni francesco pressenda 17771854 with gut strings. She used a bow built at the end of the 18th century by francois tourte 17471835. Patricia kopatchinskaja plays beethoven november 57, 2015.
Following up her gramophone bartokligetieotvos recording of the year, here come the stravinsky and prokofiev second concertos. Allegro ma non troppo patricia kopatchinskaja, violin orchestra della svizzera italiana michal nesterowicz, conductor lugano, switzerland 14. 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. Violin concerto by patricia kopatchinskaja from amazons classical music store. Patricia kopatchinskaja tweaked the masters concerto in d. I tell ya, when it comes to creating concertos, beethoven is a master. 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. She last performed with the orchestra in february 2017 as soloist in gyorgy ligetis violin concerto conducted by sir simon rattle. Her parents were both with the state folk ensemble of moldova. 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. 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. 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. 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. In my own collection there are ten versions by ten different artists.
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. The official youtube channel of violinist patricia kopatchinskaja. The artistic partnership with camerata bern is a focus of my interest. Beethoven had previously written a number of pieces for violin and orchestra. 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. Patricia kopatchinskaja has recently released a twodisc set for naive gramophones current label of the year of three hungarian violin concertos. 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.
Patricia kopatchinskajas projects, schedule, pictures, videos, recordings. She never gives in to tedium as she demonstrates iron power and delicate lushness. Patricia kopatchinskaja, london philarmonic orchestra. Les noces patricia kopatchinskaja, teodor currentzis on allmusic 2016 iconoclastic conductor teodor currentzis and his. Beethoven s violin concerto was commissioned in 1806 by the virtuoso franz clement 17801842. Kopatchinskaja patricia, patricia kopatchinskaja beethoven. And some remarks about composers and violin playing. Since then it has become one of the bestknown violin concertos. For kopatchinskaja, ligetis violin concerto is the best violin concerto after beethoven. Patricia kopatchinskaja album discography allmusic. Patricia kopatchinskaja was born into a musical family in chisinau in 1977. Patricia kopatchinskaja jazzes up beethoven concerto with. Releases to date have included beethovens violin concerto with philippe herreweghe, a cd entitled rapsodia which explores the roots of george enescus music. For this particular recording, patricia kopatchinskaja plays the violin with sheer passion.