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Ravel Duo for Violin & Cello: Tres vif :
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What the press has to say:
“…a perfect demonstration of supreme ability…”
“…a brilliant artist…”
"A remarkable violinist. Morgenstern played a program that tested every part of a violinist’s equipment and he did it all beautifully."
"Magnificent performance.”
“Mr. Morgenstern has much to say to the listener, and a faultless technique which allows him to concentrate on what he communicates. His playing provides an easily-turning key to the simple and the complex works alike. He is capable of the most brilliant feats, but performs them with such grace that the ear and eye remain undistracted from the composer’s intentions.”
South China Morning Post “Gil Morgenstern is a master... He is superb. His instinct for the perfect attack was unfailing. The technique was dazzling. Without discipline the greatest talents in the world may never be realized, but all the work in the world will not breed genius. Happily, in this musician, both the gift and the labor are evident.”
Ottawa Journal "Friday night’s performance (by the Broyhill Chamber Ensemble) was an evening of pure polish from start to finish. Schumann’s Piano Quartet in E-flat Major was a tour de force of ensemble playing." The Kansas City Star “The evening’s finale was one of the most beautifully integrated, excitingly played, and intense readings of the Johannes Brahms masterpiece Trio in B Major I have ever heard. The finest measure of Morgenstern’s work has always been his ability to weave magically moving spells in slow movements. It was one of those musical moments one cherishes forever.” News Tribune “His innate sensibilities for the music were evident from the start, and it was refreshing to hear a style of violin playing that was unencumbered by the mannerisms of the ages. He played cleanly, artfully, sensitively. Most importantly, he performed the (Mozart) concerto as a composition written in 1775 instead of 1875, as many are inclined to do.”
Baltimore Sun “Mr. Morgenstern played with remarkable control, unfailingly musical instincts and unshakable rhythm. This was exceptionally poised violin playing and it also revealed a performer with taste, solid musical values and an unwillingness to go in for cheap effects.”
Baltimore Evening Sun “Morgenstern takes the (Prokofiev) concerto with an absolute controlled, almost calculated, sense of dynamics. His tone is full and rich... His playing throughout was a highly creditable job of taking the notes and making them into music with dramatic ability, secure technique and sensitive approach.” Denver Post “Morgenstern was scintillating in the Prokofiev.” The Indianapolis Star "A rare poet of the violin who makes every note compelling in its beauty. This violinist is blessed with abundant musical qualities as well as total technical command of his instrument.” South China Morning Post “There are few fiddlers who play so dazzlingly.” The Star-Ledger, Newark “While he dazzled everyone with his dexterity, he realized all the artistic nuances. His bowing was magnificent; his tone just plain gorgeous.” Santa Barbara News Press “One of the most beautiful concerts of the season. A star without a doubt, and one surely of great magnificence, for he already shines in the firmament of soloists with unequaled brightness.” Le Depeche du Midi, Toulouse, France “This is a great virtuoso.” Le Petit Bleu, Agen, France |