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| SACD or CD? | SACD (plays on all cd players) |
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| Year of release | 2008 |
| Recording Location | Eindhoven Holland |
| Main artist | Feng, Ning - violin |
| Performers | Ning Feng - violin Thomas Hoppe - piano 1 Non Più Mesta adopted and arranged from the aria Non più mesta accanto al fuoco of La Cenerentola by G. Rossini 2 Caprice no.24 Nicolò Paganini / Kochanski or Fritz Kreisler? 3 God save the king 4 Cantabile 5 Variations on Nel cor più non mi sento from G.Paisielo's La molinara Nicolo Paganini 6 Le Streghe 7 La Campanella (The Bell) adopted from the 3rd movement of Violin Concerto No.2 arranged by Fritz Kreisler 8 I Palpiti |
| Introduction by artist | Anyone playing the violin cannot get around the music of Paganini. Paganini is usually associated with the impossible and yet possible violin technique he invented, so much so that - because of their degree of complexity – a large part of his compositions is used for technical practice purposes. But meanwhile, the musical artistry in his works has often been overlooked or ignored. Undoubtedly, most of Paganini’s works are technically incredibly challenging, and his historical 24 Caprices are often used as the ultimate technical étude. Besides the 24 Caprices, Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento and God Save the King, the two theme pieces with variations for solo violin, are probably even more iconic in that all technical aspects of violin playing are demonstrated. Using the left hand pizzicato to accompany the theme, which is played at the same time using the bow, as well as the double harmonics, did not even appear in his 24 Caprices. But underneath all those dazzling skills, we should not forget about the music itself. I can hardly think of a Paganini piece without a beautiful and enjoyable Italian operatic aria. So, why not sing along? Therefore , I hope when listening to Paganini’s music on this recording, we can all appreciate not only the diabolic finger fireworks on the outside, but also the angel-like lyrical melodies on the inside.’ (from liner notes) |
| Composer | Paganini |
| Producer | Jared Sacks |
| Recording Engineer / Mastering | Jared Sacks |
| Technical Specifications | Microphones: Bruel & Kjaer 4006, Schoeps Digital Converters: DSD Super Audio/Meitner Design AD/DA Speakers: Audiolab, Holland Software: Pyramix Editing, Merging Technologies Mixing Board: Rens Heijnis, custom design Mastering Room: B+W 803d series speakers, Classe 5200 Amplifier Cables: Van den Hul |
| Inlay | 1 Non Più Mesta adopted and arranged from the aria Non più mesta accanto al fuoco of La Cenerentola by G. Rossini 2 Caprice no.24 Nicolò Paganini / Kochanski or Fritz Kreisler? 3 God save the king 4 Cantabile 5 Variations on Nel cor più non mi sento from G.Paisielo's La molinara Nicolo Paganini 6 Le Streghe 7 La Campanella (The Bell) adopted from the 3rd movement of Violin Concerto No.2 arranged by Fritz Kreisler 8 I Palpiti |
| Quotes | Ein Ausnahmetalent (...) Feng ist ein Meister der Virtuosität. (...) Feng kan lezen en schrijven met zijn Stefan-Peter Greiner viool uit 2005, die volgens mij net zo goed klinkt als een Guarneri of Stradivarius (die stokoude violen lijken een cultus op zich te zijn geworden). Paganini moet volgens zijn tijdgenoten een 'duivelskunstenaar' op de viool zijn geweest, wat ook wel blijkt uit de talloze aantal technische hoogstandjes die hij in zijn partituren heeft gestopt en waarop menige topviolist ook vandaag de dag nog steeds bijna zijn vingers breekt. Feng breekt niets in deze briljante Paganini- en Kreisler-arrangementen, die we menigmaal tijdens een recital als het epaterende nagerecht krijgen geserveerd, zoals Paganini's Non più mesta en La campanella, de laatste caprice uit zijn 24 Caprices op. 1, Nel cor più non mi sento van Paisiello en Kreislers I palpiti. Feng speelt als een god in Frankrijk, speels, zwierig, charmant, poëtisch, maar ook op het scherpst van de snede, met groot virtuoos vertoon, in grote stijl. Thomas Hoppe is in dit bijzonder veeleisende programma zijn ideale partner. Prachtig opgenomen!
Ja hoor, een schot in de roos! Onder het speelse motto, Hello mr. Paganini' bedwelmt Feng de luisteraar 5 kwartier lang met technische hoogstandjes eb pure muzikaliteit. Zijn lyrische verbeeldingskracht horen we in Paganini's Cantabile, zij mieterse techniek in de variaties Nel cor più non mi sento. (...) An enthralling, exciting recital (...) Lets have some more Paganin, Mr. Feng!! International Record Review
(...) Feng maintains exceptional purity of intonation, with the minimum of noices off. Above all, even in the forced-harmonic acrobatics and dancing left-hand pizzicatos he always sounds as though he is enjoying himself enormously. Thomas Hoppe accompanies with discretion and the engineering is as unimpeachable as the playing itself The Strad Ning Feng, struts his stuff in 8 dazzling showpieces. An impressive calling card. (...) Feng peelt als God in Frankrijk speels, zwierig, charmant, poëtisch, maar ook op het scherpst van de snede, met groot virtuoos vertoon, in grote stijl. Thomas Hoope is in dit bijzondere veeleisende programma zijn ideale partner. Prachtig opgenomen. |
| Running time | 74.45 |
| Number of cd's | 1 |
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Digital Converters: DSD Super Audio/Meitner Design AD/DA
Speakers: Audiolab, Holland
Software: Pyramix Editing, Merging Technologies
Mixing Board: Rens Heijnis, custom design
Mastering Room: B+W 803d series speakers, Classe 5200 Amplifier
Cables: Van den Hul
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Ning Feng
Since winning the famous Paganini Violin Competion in September 2006, Feng Ning’s career has blossomed on several continents. |
Thomas Hoppe - piano
1 Non Più Mesta adopted and arranged from the aria Non più mesta accanto al fuoco of La Cenerentola by G. Rossini
2 Caprice no.24 Nicolò Paganini / Kochanski or Fritz Kreisler?
3 God save the king
4 Cantabile
5 Variations on Nel cor più non mi sento from G.Paisielo's La molinara Nicolo Paganini
6 Le Streghe 7 La Campanella (The Bell) adopted from the 3rd movement of Violin Concerto No.2 arranged by Fritz Kreisler
8 I Palpiti
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Anyone playing the violin cannot get around the music of Paganini. Paganini is usually associated with the impossible and yet possible violin technique he invented, so much so that - because of their degree of complexity – a large part of his compositions is used for technical practice purposes. But meanwhile, the musical artistry in his works has often been overlooked or ignored. Undoubtedly, most of Paganini’s works are technically incredibly challenging, and his historical 24 Caprices are often used as the ultimate technical étude. Besides the 24 Caprices, Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento and God Save the King, the two theme pieces with variations for solo violin, are probably even more iconic in that all technical aspects of violin playing are demonstrated. Using the left hand pizzicato to accompany the theme, which is played at the same time using the bow, as well as the double harmonics, did not even appear in his 24 Caprices. But underneath all those dazzling skills, we should not forget about the music itself. I can hardly think of a Paganini piece without a beautiful and enjoyable Italian operatic aria. So, why not sing along? Therefore , I hope when listening to Paganini’s music on this recording, we can all appreciate not only the diabolic finger fireworks on the outside, but also the angel-like lyrical melodies on the inside.’ (from liner notes)
Ein Ausnahmetalent (...) Feng ist ein Meister der Virtuosität. (...)
Rheinische Post
Feng kan lezen en schrijven met zijn Stefan-Peter Greiner viool uit 2005, die volgens mij net zo goed klinkt als een Guarneri of Stradivarius (die stokoude violen lijken een cultus op zich te zijn geworden). Paganini moet volgens zijn tijdgenoten een 'duivelskunstenaar' op de viool zijn geweest, wat ook wel blijkt uit de talloze aantal technische hoogstandjes die hij in zijn partituren heeft gestopt en waarop menige topviolist ook vandaag de dag nog steeds bijna zijn vingers breekt. Feng breekt niets in deze briljante Paganini- en Kreisler-arrangementen, die we menigmaal tijdens een recital als het epaterende nagerecht krijgen geserveerd, zoals Paganini's Non più mesta en La campanella, de laatste caprice uit zijn 24 Caprices op. 1, Nel cor più non mi sento van Paisiello en Kreislers I palpiti. Feng speelt als een god in Frankrijk, speels, zwierig, charmant, poëtisch, maar ook op het scherpst van de snede, met groot virtuoos vertoon, in grote stijl. Thomas Hoppe is in dit bijzonder veeleisende programma zijn ideale partner. Prachtig opgenomen!
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The Paganini pieces might be musically a bit insubstantial, but they are all designed to show off a master player, and Ning Feng stands out, even in an age full of dazzling young string players. His virtuosity is breathtaking but he also possesses a real sense for the poetic, and he makes a wonderfully pure sound as well. His accompanist Thomas Hoppe abets him, when needed, with real style and the recording, made in Eindhoven, is almost holgraphically realistic. Merit with the highest rating five stars DomPost 5* New Zealand
Een cd met een hoge aaibaarheidsfactor. (...) De muziek klinkt bij Ning Feng delicaat en virtuoos.
HP de Tijd
Ning Feng is briljant!! (...) Allemaal juweeltjes uit de vioolliteratuur .
Hifi video test
(...) A fine introduction to a new talent playing formidable music with grace and affection. So, if you like Paganini, you will mighty pleased with this. If not, I am sure at least some of this recital will win you over. And at the very least, it serves as a fine welcome to a highly talented newcomer playing on an instruments made in 2005, if you can believe it!
Audiophile Audition
Ja hoor, een schot in de roos! Onder het speelse motto, Hello mr. Paganini' bedwelmt Feng de luisteraar 5 kwartier lang met technische hoogstandjes eb pure muzikaliteit. Zijn lyrische verbeeldingskracht horen we in Paganini's Cantabile, zij mieterse techniek in de variaties Nel cor più non mi sento.
De Gelderlander
(...) An enthralling, exciting recital (...) Lets have some more Paganin, Mr. Feng!! International Record Review
(...) Feng maintains exceptional purity of intonation, with the minimum of noices off. Above all, even in the forced-harmonic acrobatics and dancing left-hand pizzicatos he always sounds as though he is enjoying himself enormously. Thomas Hoppe accompanies with discretion and the engineering is as unimpeachable as the playing itself The Strad Ning Feng, struts his stuff in 8 dazzling showpieces. An impressive calling card.
Classic Fm
(...) Feng peelt als God in Frankrijk speels, zwierig, charmant, poëtisch, maar ook op het scherpst van de snede, met groot virtuoos vertoon, in grote stijl. Thomas Hoope is in dit bijzondere veeleisende programma zijn ideale partner. Prachtig opgenomen.
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