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objectively, she is the best violinist there is in terms of technique. no other violinist plays this cleanly.

Looking at this recording of Hahns Sibelius and her most recent Sibelius honestly shows me how much she constantly grows as a musician and experiments with different parts of the way she chooses to play despite both being equally good. Hope that makes sense lol😀

This is by no means a bad interpretation, it is actually one of the best I've seen, but I compare it to her performance at 16, 39, and 41 and I see a trend - she keeps improving, keeping everything good about her playing, but refining it - come 42, she'll be unstoppable! I don't know how someone who is "always" perfect keeps getting better (that's a joke, I know her secret - PRACTICE). Seriously, I am impressed she sounds better than ever fresh off her sabbatical - this woman is an inspiration to me, as a musician, and several million other musicians and non-musicians alike! If anyone was Ling Ling, Hilary definitely should have the honor of that title, because she clearly puts in her 40 hours!

thank you TOWSET for introducing Hilary Hahn to me .

There are good violinists, great violinists, and then there’s Hilary Hahn. Like Heifetz before her, she’s in a class by herself. I see, I hear, but I just can’t believe. Her artistry, her virtuosity, are...beyond words.

This really is Hilary at her absolute best! An absolutely sensational performance by a true genius of the violin.What a privilege to be able to see and hear this.

Her fourth finger vibrato is insane!

Get ready Eddy... not long before you have to do this.

I don't think anyone has ever taken the notoriously challenging 3rd movement at such a fast pace, and executed it as effortlessly. Mad props to Hilary. Simply phenomenal.

Her bow distribution is the most economical I've seen, so amazing

(1994) 16 year old Hilary Hahn: perfection

Her bow control is insane. She can use two inches of the bow and make it sound like eight. Her articulation on certain notes is more forceful, effective, and satisfying than that of anyone else I've heard, without ever being crunchy or unnecessarily rough.

Absolutely phenomenal. She is awesome all around. I hear she married with two girls now. I hope she teaches them the same discipline she was taught. I'm sure she will. Beautiful recording. Thank you for uploading.

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Her playing is effortless. I had the pleasure of being on the same stage with her, turning pages for her accompanist ,Andrius Zlabys, in performances of Beethoven's "Kreutzer" and the Brahms D minor Sonata.

She is absolutely amazing! I have loved this concerto for many years (I am 85) and have never heard a better performance. I am so glad she is so young. It means we have many more concerti, violin/piano and violin solos to look forward to.

The opening photo with the cellist with his eyes closed says it all. We are all blessed to have had Sebelius walk this planet.

I could add infinite versions of Hilary's Sibelius to my favorites and it would never be boring

this is the best recording of this concerto. ever. i am in awe.