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"Hahn and Salonen have so unified an approach to the Schoenberg that it seems imprinted on their DNA. They seem determined to render the most suave, seductive, aurally enticing rendition of the concerto ever recorded.†-American Record Guide (July/August)
San Francisco Chronicle Reviews Hilary Hahn's Schoenberg-Sibelius Recording: “Hahn's playing is as ardent as ever, and the Swedish Radio Symphony plays beautifully under Salonenâ€
David Hurwitz of Classicstoday.com has recently reviewed Hilary Hahn's new recording of the Schoenberg and Sibelius violin concertos: “I don't want to give the misleading impression that on hearing the Schoenberg those resistant to the idiom will suddenly have some sort of 12-tone epiphany…but if it's going to happen at all, this astonishing interpretation offers your best bet. Coupled to a truly characterful and personal view of the Sibelius, this disc ratifies Hahn's standing among the most outstanding violinists active today…10/10â€.
Terry Teachout, drama critic for the Wall Street Journal and music critic for Commentary, has recently reviewed Hilary Hahn, Schoenberg/Sibelius Violin Concertos (DGG) on his blog:
"America's best young classical violinist has taken on a real nutcracker this time around: Arnold Schoenberg's 1936 concerto, a finger-twistingly hard piece of twelve-tone neoromanticism that sounds like Brahms gone bonkers. Even if you don't buy Schoenberg's music--which I don't--you'll find this specimen perversely fascinating, and Hahn has taken out a gilt-edged accident insurance policy by coupling it with Sibelius' ever-popular D Minor Concerto. Needless to say, the violin playing is fabulous, and Esa-Pekka Salonen and the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra provide immaculate support (TT)."
Alex Ross, music critic for The New Yorker has said: "For perhaps the first time, Arnold Schoenberg has hit 1 on the Billboard chart (classical), thanks to Hilary Hahn's splendidly expressive account of the Violin Concerto"
Hilary Hahn's Unusual Chart Topper - by David Srebnik
The NSO's Wild Wonderland (Hilary Hahn Concert Review) - Washington Post May 9, 2008
Violinist Hahn Softens Schoenberg's Angularity - Washington Post May 8, 2008
Hilary Hahn and Josh Ritter: An Uncommon Duo - Morning Edition NPR May 22, 2008
Schoenberg, Sibelius Violin Concertos REVIEW -TIME Magazine
Schoenberg and Sibelius Violin Concertos REVIEW -Steve Smith (Time Out New York)
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