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Washington
Post, February 12, 2004 As part of a benefit concert at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, violinist Midori gave a flawless performance with pianist Robert McDonald on Tuesday evening. ... Like a mysterious glass of cabernet, new flavors unfolded continuously throughout Leos Janáček's Sonata for Violin and Piano. Midori generated a rich, burnished sound on the 1734 Guarnerius violin. A graceful bowing style produced an unusual prettiness in the sonata's discordant moments. With McDonald's lyricism, the concluding movement was especially beautiful. American Richard Danielpour's "As Night Falls on Barjeantane" elicited evocative and colorful playing from both musicians. Midori's last note dissolved into silence so imperceptibly that one heard the note long after it had stopped. |
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