Julia Fischer's Tchaikovsky

Andrew Quint wrote a rather complimentary review of Fischer's newest PentaTone disc in the February TAS. He says she plays with an emotional depth that belies her age and that above all else, she is a profoundly lyrical player. He says: "it will be hard for anyone to resist Fischer's exquisite rendering of the second movement's Canzonetta.

But strangely he says "..the outer movements may be too low in voltage for some tastes."

I say "strangely" because he lists Bell / Tilson Thomas for further listening. Wow - Fischer's first movement, despite an extraordinarily lyrical treatment of the first subject after the violin enters, comes in at a full minute and half faster than Bell. Talk about high voltage! If this were any higher voltage listeners would be in danger from electrocution! The last movement also is nothing if not compellingly exciting. Quint needs to give this another listen. [look guys and gals, if you don't want to believe me, read the reviews at sa-cd.net or Dave Hurwitz's 10/10 review on Classic's Today.]

Further the recording is also extraordinary for its power and natural sound quality. In multi-channel this sounds like "YOU ARE THERE".

What a superb disc. As a display of sheer technique this playing stands with the best of the best. As an example of extraordinary musicianship on the part of the soloist, the conductor and the members of the Russian National Orchestra, this has no peer.

Get it now! A purchase you will never regret, even if you think you are tired of Tchaikovsky's violin concerto - especially if you think you are tired of this concerto! This performance is a revelation.