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Daniel Kurganov, Violinist
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![The Best Paganini Cadenza - Philippe Hirschhorn [Live, 1967]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/LUKxJlsKkkc/mqdefault.jpg "The Best Paganini Cadenza - Philippe Hirschhorn [Live, 1967]
The complete Sauret cadenza from the Violin Concerto No. 1, Op. 6, composed by Niccolò Paganini. Hirschhorn had an amazing combination of intensity, sensitivity, taste, obsession and elegance.
Things to notice:
- Look at how low his right arm is, especially when acquiring the G string. Made even more extreme by the fact that his instrument is very flat on his shoulder. I think hes the most extreme of anyone Ive seen in that regard. Notice how his hand/fingers sink into the string as a result of this right arm anticipation.
- Is he tense or is he loose? Of course, hes loose, otherwise, you wouldnt hear what you hear. But, look at how immovable his violin appears. On first glance you might think hes tense and gripping the violin for dear life. After all, there isnt much in the way of organic swaying up/down/sideways with the instrument. The violin is sitting on an immovable cloud, and then hands are dancing around it in perfect harmony. You can see the result of an absolute obsession with the fundamentals of technique. Putting everything in its place without force.
Live recording with enhanced audio. Brussels 1967, after he won the gold medal at the Queen Elisabeth Competition.
Footage provided by MeloClassic. They have amazing selections of restored rare recordings. Check out their website here: https://www.meloclassic.com/")
