The Week in Reviews, Op. 431: Francesca Dego, Augustin Hadelich, Balourdet Quartet

January 9, 2024, 12:58 PM · In an effort to promote the coverage of live violin performance, Violinist.com each week presents links to reviews of notable concerts and recitals around the world.

Violinist Francesca Dego.

Francesca Dego performed Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3 with the Utah Symphony.

Utah Arts Review: "She brought a beautiful cantabile quality to the slow movement and engaging humor to the finale, like someone sharing a funny story at a party."

Augustin Hadelich performed Benjamin Britten's Violin Concerto with the Minnesota Orchestra.

Star Tribune: "Not only did it underline that Hadelich is one of the world's great violinists — a deeply passionate and technically impeccable interpreter — but it may have been the most impressive performance the orchestra has offered under Søndergård's leadership."

The Balourdet Quartet performed at Northwestern University's Winter Chamber Music Festival.

Evanston RoundTable: "The Balourdet Quartet’s talent and passion were apparent immediately – they are dynamic, kinetic performers, leaning into the music and hopping about in their seats."

The Sitkovetsky Trio performed in in Haslemere at St. Christopher's Church.

Alton Herald: "They began with Beethoven’s Ghost Trio. Behind long, cobwebby notes on the strings, the piano waved a bony hand. The violin told of ancient wrongs, while the piano rattled its chains and grumbled eerily in the background. The last movement let the daylight back in, with a cheerful and relaxed, uptempo finale."

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