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Michael Ludwig made his debut with the Chattanooga Symphony on Thursday January 15, 2009 with a piece that he has recorded on the NAXOS label to rave reviews- the Dohnanyi First Violin Concerto.
"The guest soloist was Michael Ludwig, an impressive performer of international renown. The performance's success was in no small part due to the commanding playing of Mr. Ludwig, who blazed through the most difficult sections with consummate ease. His highly animated style only added to a performance that featured both delicate playing and glorious fireworks." The Chattanooga Times Free Press |
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Dohnanyi:
Violin Concertos 1 & 2
Naxos 8.570833
April 14, 2008 |
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Imagine Rachmaninov composing violin concertos and you have some idea of this rarely performed music. They are packed with big romantic melodies and heavily laced with the virtuosity that provides highly acclaimed American violinist Michael Ludwig, with a showcase for a technique that bristles with brilliance. One of today's most talked about conductors, JoAnn Falletta, obtains highly coloured backdrops from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the sound is superb.
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FANFARE MAGAZINE published an extraordinary review of Michael's debut CD in the May/June issue. Speaking of Michael's Bruch Scottish Fantasy and Massenet Meditation, critic Jerry Dubins raved about the "radiance, luminosity and purity" of Michael's tone and said that his interpretive insight could be "an object lesson" to every violinist. Dubins chose Michael's performance of the Scottish Fantasy over the legendary recording of Jascha Heifetz.
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DOHNÁNYI: VIOLIN CONCERTOS NOS 1 & 2
NAXOS -- April 3, 2008
HERE'S a combination that might not immediately be familiar, but in the outcome delivers a couple of performances that make for enjoyable listening. JoAnn Falletta is already a significant name in America, and is now beginning to further her reputation through her growing recording activity. She is joined by violinist Michael Ludwig and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra in two attractive, if obscure, violin concertos by the Hungarian pianist/composer Ernö Dohnányi. The easeful Romanticism of the works is sensuously captured in two poised performances.
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On April 5 and 6, Michael filled in on short notice for an ailing Nicola Benedetti in two performances of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the Virginia Symphony.
VIRGINIAN PILOT April 7, 2008
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Dohnanyi, Violin Concertos Nos. 1 and 2
Performed by Michael Ludwing, conducted by JoAnn Falletta leading the Royal Scottish National Orchestra
When it comes to unearthing buried treasures, JoAnn Falletta has a good track record. Here she has done it again. Erno Dohnanyi was a Hungarian composer (1877-1960) of deep.... READ MORE |
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On April 29, NAXOS released Michael Ludwig's first international CD- a recording of both violin concertos of Ernst Dohnanyi. Michael had recorded the CD in August of 2007 in Glasgow, Scotland with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. The concertos are surprisingly little known but are remarkably beautiful gems of the Romantic repertoire. Michael is scheduled to perform the first concerto in concerts in Florida and Tennessee, and has become the leading advocate for these extraordinary works.
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"Michael Ludwig's delivery (of the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto) defined artistry. Ludwig is quite the player, as seen and heard here. The work was filled with passion, energy and lyricism, made more palpable by his animated presence. The results were superb, his virtuoso skills and developed sense of interpretation culminating in a brilliantly done performance" Virginia Gazette (Williamsburg) |
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“...stylistically well-focused and marked by lyricism and wit.”
-Chicago Sun-Times |
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“He gave the Dvorak a romantic reading overflowing with gorgeous tone and melting lyricism, then turned up the voltage to an explosive level for the pyrotechnical brilliance of the Sarasate.” -News of Delaware County |
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“The “Habanera” was slinky and seductive. High notes sang and whistled. Ludwig wrapped up the piece with a stunning outpouring of virtuosity, his head, hands and bow all a blur.”
-The Buffalo News |
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“Michael’s technique is of the effortless, envy-provoking variety. He exhibits sweet tone…displays easy grace and poise… Ludwig admirably conveyed the composer’s Lisztian esthetic: clear in sense, brilliant in expression, and grand in style." -The Strad |
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“Brilliant colors accompany intense moods as he caresses the instrument, as if enraptured by a love affair we're allowed to observe, if only for the evening.”
-The Pueblo Chieftain
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“With an obvious delight in his task, …Michael Ludwig… gave the important violin solo a sonorous tone and splendid, pliant phrasing.”
-The Philadelphia Inquirer |
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“...a brilliant soloist..., displaying a wonderful tone, fabulous control, dramatic style and stunning technique.”
- Schenectady Daily Gazette |
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"Ludwig possesses a rich, full-bodied tone and dead-on intonation. He is a wonderful violinist." - Buffalo News (read more) |
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