Hagai Shaham
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The Romantic Violin Concerto 6 - Hubay
Hagai Shaham (violin)
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins
…this sixth instalment in the 'Romantic Violin Concerto' series is one of its very finest. Hubay's First Concerto, in particular, combines the sweetness of Saint-Saëns and emotional poignancy... —
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The Romantic Violin Concerto 9 - Ferdinand David
Hagai Shaham (violin)
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins
Hagai Shaham possess a relatively small-scale, sweet sound that is absolutely ideal for this repertoire. He retains his 'cantabile' composure at all times, even when the notes start flying...Shaham... —
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…in vivacious movements… the sheer verve of the playing is irresistible. The dancelike sections of the Third Sonata's finale make a similar impression and its 'big' tune is wonderfully well... —
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The Romantic Violin Concerto 3 - Hubay
Hagai Shaham (violin)
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Martyn Brabbins
If, like me, you’re a sucker for lashings of blistering virtuosity, strong, well-contrasted melodic content, and a substantial orchestral contribution, I promise that you will not be disappointed —
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Ruralia Hungarica draws the most compelling performance, Shaham negotiating the challenging violin pyrotechnics of the outer movements with powerhouse playing as well as delivering a wonderfully... —
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Both composers are served extremely well on this beautifully recorded disc, Hagai Shaham and Arnon Erez in particular giving a totally convincing performance of Bloch's well-known Baal Shem.... —
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BBC Music Magazine, March 2007, Chamber Choice
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Trio Shaham Erez Wallfisch
Hagai Shaham (violin), Arnon Erez (piano) & Raphael Wallfisch (cello), Hagai Shaham (violin) & Arnon Erez (piano)
the obscurities melt away, such is the entente between the players and their understanding of Faure's elliptical syntax. Arnon Erez's clean piano-playing is a great help throughout, allowing... —
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BBC Music Magazine, November 2013, Chamber Choice
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The Pizzetti demands something other than beauty in performance, and Shaham and Erez are uncompromising and abrasive with it. The Castelnuovo-Tedesco sounds gorgeous from start to finish. —
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Shaham and Erez deliver outstandingly committed performances, revelling in the music's virtuosity, fantasy and heightened intensity of expression. —
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Taken on his own terms Weiner is a composer of much personality and spirit. There's a self-confidence to both his sonatas that is very appealing and he certainly demands much of both players...as... —
