LA Philharmonic Archives - Eldbjørg Hemsing

Review: Fire Ritual Recording in The Strad

on September 18, 2019February 23, 2020 By atrolie

The Strad Issue: June 2019 Description: ‘World music’ violin concertos receive fiery, thrilling performances Theatrical, charismatic and intricately detailed, these two violin concertos by Tan Dun are the perfect showcase for his sensuous sound world. As a teenager Tan became the conductor of a travelling Peking Opera troupe: echoes of its colourful style are never far from his [...]

Review: Fire Ritual Recording in Süddeutsche Zeitung

on February 7, 2019February 23, 2020 By gajsekmatic

« It is thanks to the young talents who not only want to ride old war horses, but also present new things, that the instrumental concerto as a genre will never die out. Norwegian violin princess Eldbjørg Hemsing already made a name for herself as an archaeologist when she successfully excavated the unconventional, surprisingly attractive [...]

REVIEW OF DVORAK&SUK RECORDING IN FANFARE

on August 2, 2018August 31, 2019 By gajsekmatic

Fanfare Review of Eldbjørg Hemsing's second solo album release "…flawless intonation, a lovely tone, and, in the bargain, magical phrasing. The finest musicians possess both a keen, unique musical insight, and the technical ability to communicate those insights to their audiences. Hemsing is such an artist. And throughout, Hemsing plays with a true sense of [...]