Valeriy Sokolov, Natural Born Fiddler - A film by Bruno Monsaingeon

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Excellent production, would like to have had a little more about his life so far, at 20 there is little to tell. But perhaps it would have been interesting to have seen him at the Yehudi Menuhin earlier

You can't always judge a DVD from it's cover, but in this case it worked!

The two reviews so far don't give us a clue what is on the DVD.

This disc was conceived by the producer as a tribute to the outstanding young violinist, Valeriy Sokolov at the age of 16 and while all the freshness of youth remained. Viewers today, have the opportunity to see many fine young instrumentalists so how does this performance rate?Firstly it must be stated that, without question, there are no technical problems to consider as both Sokolov and his excellent and unsung young accompanist, Svetlana Kosenko, are well up to the significant technical challenges of the recital. The recital ranges far across the musical spectrum starting with Beethoven's sonata 7, continuing with Prokofiev sonata 2 then progressing through works by Ysaye, Saint Saens, Bartok/Szigeti, Skorikh and finally ending quietly with one of the Dvorak Songs my Mother taught me.As can be seen there are considerable variations of musical period and style to be considered here from the Classical world of Beethoven, the intensely lyrical but also spiky world of Prokofiev, the more remotely impressionistic world of Ysaye through to the lighter but musically satisfying worlds of the remaining composers. Throughout this recital the two players play as one and deliver satisfyingly serious interpretations of all. Only at the end applause does Sokolov give a radiant smile of pleasure although his accompanist had melted somewhat earlier.So, a very fine recital indeed and recorded in excellent stereo and with good, but sometimes very close, camera work. The element of spontaneous joy resulting from the act of making music such as can frequently be seen playing across the lips of other young artists such as Sarah Chang at any age from 13 (violin) or Yuja Wang also from any similar age (piano)will not be seen here - nor is it in any way a necessity in this context. A seriously enjoyable and satisfying recital is the perceived aim and in that it totally succeeds. Highly recommended therefore.............................................Some dialogue from the comments section that may offer further help:I do agree with you.I was about to write a comment, but yours is ideal.RegardsMarcelo. (U.S. review)............................................

On this wonderful dvd there is an interview with Valeriy Sokolov, and the following pieces performed by him: Ludwig van Beethoven Violin Sonata No7 in C minor, Sergei Prokofiev Violin Sonata No. 2 in D-major, Eugene Ysaye Violin Sonata No. 3 "Ballade", Camille Saint-Saens Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso in A minor, Bela Bartok/Szigeti Hungarian Songs, Miroslav Skorikh Spanish Dance, Anton Dvorak Song my mother taught me. Total time 93'23 min. It is must have for every lover of the violin! Valeriy Sokolov has it all: technical virtuosity and the most beautiful lyrical expression and it gives one a deep sense of joy to listen to him, and also to watch him. This film was made in 2003 when the artist was only 16.

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Sokolov est un musicien exceptionnel. Il a tout : technique, invention, sensibilité, musicalité de rêve.Un grand interprète! Quelle aisance!

This disc was conceived by the producer as a tribute to the outstanding young violinist, Valeriy Sokolov at the age of 16 and while all the freshness of youth remained. Viewers today, have the opportunity to see many fine young instrumentalists so how does this performance rate?Firstly it must be stated that, without question, there are no technical problems to consider as both Sokolov and his excellent and unsung young accompanist, Svetlana Kosenko, are well up to the significant technical challenges of the recital. The recital ranges far across the musical spectrum starting with Beethoven's sonata 7, continuing with Prokofiev sonata 2 then progressing through works by Ysaye, Saint Saens, Bartok/Szigeti, Skorikh and finally ending quietly with one of the Dvorak Songs my Mother taught me.As can be seen there are considerable variations of musical period and style to be considered here from the Classical world of Beethoven, the intensely lyrical but also spiky world of Prokofiev, the more remotely impressionistic world of Ysaye through to the lighter but musically satisfying worlds of the remaining composers. Throughout this recital the two players play as one and deliver satisfyingly serious interpretations of all. Only at the end applause does Sokolov give a radiant smile of pleasure although his accompanist had melted somewhat earlier.So, a very fine recital indeed and recorded in excellent stereo and with good, but sometimes very close, camera work. The element of spontaneous joy resulting from the act of making music such as can frequently be seen playing across the lips of other young artists such as Sarah Chang at any age from 13 (violin) or Yuja Wang also from any similar age (piano)will not be seen here - nor is it in any way a necessity in this context. A seriously enjoyable and satisfying recital is the perceived aim and in that it totally succeeds. Highly recommended therefore.

ワレリー・ソコロフ（valeriy sokolov）。　ユーチューブに誰かがあげていた、シベリウスのバイオリン協奏曲を聴いた。若いのに、恐ろしく完璧な技術で、「オイストラフみたいだ。すごい」老練ともいえる演奏をしていた。　本当は、その音源がほしかったが、日本で買えないようなので、とりあえず、これを視聴した。　ハチャトリアンのバイオリン協奏曲を演奏する子ども時代（10歳くらい）の映像があるけど、「子どもがソリストしてます。すごいですねー」といったレベルではない。オーケストラは、全員本気で全力演奏している。　成人してからは、本人のインタビューを交えながら、ベートーベンの曲などを演奏する。大人になって、あどけなさは消えて、音楽に対する厳しい姿勢が前面にでた表情だ。同世代の美しいピアノ女子や美形バイオリン男子と競演しているのに、場の空気がこのうえなく緊張しているのが、ちょっと気になる。この先、どう育ってゆくのだろう。　やっぱり、シベリウスのバイオリン協奏曲を聴いてみたい。

Une véritable merveille que de voir ce jeune homme (18 ans à l'époque) dans toute sa virtuosité et son étonnante maturité musicale. L'interprétation du Rondo Capriccioso de Saint Saens est particulièrement réussie à mon avis.