Producer David Schulman lets his subject, Hilary Hahn, do the talking - and the playing. Violinist Hahn tells of her love for the music of J.S. Bach from an early age. Her enthusiasm and insight come through very clearly. Hahn helps the process with great inflections in her voice as she talks about discovering Bach and why musicians so love to play his works.
The music effortlessly appears to illustrate a point and let the listener share the joy that is Bach.
Hilary mentions some musical techniques without going so deep that she loses us.
It's almost too short, but Hilary Hahn sings the praises of Bach and is done.
The tone and presence of delivery are a great match.
Review of Hilary Hahn: In her own words ... on J.S. Bach
Tripp Sommer
Posted on January 07, 2005 at 12:15 PM
Producer David Schulman lets his subject, Hilary Hahn, do the talking - and the playing. Violinist Hahn tells of her love for the music of J.S. Bach from an early age. Her enthusiasm and insight come through very clearly. Hahn helps the process with great inflections in her voice as she talks about discovering Bach and why musicians so love to play his works.
The music effortlessly appears to illustrate a point and let the listener share the joy that is Bach.
Hilary mentions some musical techniques without going so deep that she loses us.
It's almost too short, but Hilary Hahn sings the praises of Bach and is done.
The tone and presence of delivery are a great match.