This is so beautiful. You can tell that it is music written by a film composer - and this is not in any way meant to be a waspish or critical comment. It has an approachable lyricism which is immediately warm, generous and appealing. It reminds of the double concerto by the late James Horner. The same long lines of melody. 11:50ish and following is so redolent of big open American spaces - perhaps some Aaron Copland being channelled here? It most certainly bears repeated listening. James Newton Howard great big fat round of applause from me. What a lovely piece. Bravo.
I had no idea he'd written a concerto? I initially dismissed this video thinking it was a fan-made suite from The Village or Defiance, but I hear it's a genuine piece. Sounds really good. Need to study this in more detail!
I am always looking for violin concertos unknown to me. Since there are usually more violins in most orchestras maybe as a music lover I want to hear a solo violin shine so my mostly favorite concertos are the violin. I will buy this one.
Jo Hammerstein --- I apologize for responding to such an old post, but I just wanted to let you know that I agree with you for the most part. I still enjoy the odd live rendition of a work. That said, I prefer the studio-recorded versions waaaaay more often (I intensely dislike all of the live performances of "The Great Curve" by Talking Heads). And guess what? So do a lot of other people...including John Lennon. Why? Because the studio cut is the work in its perfect form. ...Anyway, happy listening!
This is so beautiful. You can tell that it is music written by a film composer - and this is not in any way meant to be a waspish or critical comment. It has an approachable lyricism which is immediately warm, generous and appealing. It reminds of the double concerto by the late James Horner. The same long lines of melody. 11:50ish and following is so redolent of big open American spaces - perhaps some Aaron Copland being channelled here? It most certainly bears repeated listening. James Newton Howard great big fat round of applause from me. What a lovely piece. Bravo.
I had the privilege of seeing James Ehnes perform this with the Minnesota Orchestra in Minneapolis this past summer. Stunning!
The Florida Orchestra performed this piece last night and I had to add it to my play list. Now looking for more of his work. Beautiful.
gypsywine Same here. Gorgeous performance that held me spellbound.
I looked it up for the same reason. That performance was wonderful!
I had no idea he'd written a concerto? I initially dismissed this video thinking it was a fan-made suite from The Village or Defiance, but I hear it's a genuine piece. Sounds really good. Need to study this in more detail!
Amazing! I can so tell this is James' writing!
I am always looking for violin concertos unknown to me. Since there are usually more violins in most orchestras maybe as a music lover I want to hear a solo violin shine so my mostly favorite concertos are the violin. I will buy this one.
Here's a movement from one probably unknown to you. I love it but everyone's tastes are different ua-cam.com/video/P_MbOLj5k0Q/v-deo.html
Lovely!
Segundo movimento divinal.
Does anyone know if it's possible to buy the sheet music for this piece? Thanks
Is this James Ehnes performing it?
yes!
I wished this was recorded in studio instead of live, ..the background noises are distracting and sound quality would have been much better......IMO.
Jo Hammerstein --- I apologize for responding to such an old post, but I just wanted to let you know that I agree with you for the most part. I still enjoy the odd live rendition of a work.
That said, I prefer the studio-recorded versions waaaaay more often (I intensely dislike all of the live performances of "The Great Curve" by Talking Heads). And guess what? So do a lot of other people...including John Lennon. Why? Because the studio cut is the work in its perfect form. ...Anyway, happy listening!
a piece of junk
why you think that