By DO JE-HAE

Midori gives impassioned performance of Tchaikovsky

Violin virtuoso Midori's concerto performance in Seoul was a prime example of thoughtful interpretation, spellbinding lyricism and effortless virtuosity. ...Her playing with the KBS Symphony Orchestra displayed a wide range of tonal depth, elegant phrases and technical brilliance. The most touching part of the performance was the second movement Canzonetta; andante, when she seemed to sing each and every note with a meticulous bowing, resulting in a rare emotional conveyance. ...She played with unusual lightning speed in the finale, executing the hectic passages in the Allegro vivacissimo with compelling assurance.