Yuzuko Horigome - Yuzuko Horigome (Queen Elisabeth Competition, 1980) (2017) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Sonata for Solo Violin No. 2, Op. 27: I. Obsession (Prélude. Poco vivace)
02. Sonata for Solo Violin No. 2, Op. 27: II. Malinconia (Poco lento)
03. Sonata for Solo Violin No. 2, Op. 27: IV. Les furies (Allegro furioso)
04. Rondo for Violin and Orchestra in C Major, KV 373
05. Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: I. Vivace ma non troppo
06. Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: II. Adagio
07. Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78: III. Allegro molto moderato
08. Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: I. Allegro moderato
09. Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: II. Adagio di molto
10. Violin Concerto in D Minor, Op. 47: III. Allegro ma non tanto



In 1980 the Queen Elisabeth Competition was played out in the context of the Cold War: the Russian candidates were absent, too many Soviet laureates having taken advantage of their success to cross to the other side of the Iron Curtain. The Americans therefore arrived confidant they would be giving a demonstration, yet this was to neglect the contribution of Japan, which had three laureates among the top four. And, a remarkable fact, all came from the teaching environment of their own country. Belgium was in delight as it discovered the winner of the competition that year: Yuzuko Horigome. She had already made a big impression during the semi-final, notably with her performance of a sonata by Ysaye that showed remarkable clarity and determination. This formidable musician of 22 years confirmed in the final this excellent impression with a magnificent Brahms First Sonata performed in thoughtful silence. Her Sibelius Concerto galvanized the orchestra and roused the public to a passion for one of the very finest performances of this concerto in the history of the competition. Since this first success of an Asian laureate at the competition, Yuzuko Horigome has pursued a superb career in Europe and in her native country as a soloist yet also as a renowned teacher. Every day she shows that knowledge and talent, with regard to Western music, have been universal for a very long time.

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