Hilary Hahn In 27 Pieces: The Hilary Hahn Encores 180g 2LP
Deutsche Grammophon 180g LP* (2LPs)
Digital Download Included
Made in the EU
Gatefold Jacket
Musicians:
Hilary Hahn, violin
Cory Smythe, piano
This is surely an interesting idea for an album! Hilary Hahn’s performance encores highlight contemporary, lesser-known composers. On her new album, The 27 Pieces: the Hilary Hahn Encores, there are works by 26 commissioned composers:Antón García Abril, Franghiz Ali-Zadeh, Lera Auerbach, Richard Barrett, Mason Bates, Tina Davidson, David Del Tredici, Avner Dorman, Du Yun, Søren Nils Eichberg, Christos Hatzis, Jennifer Higdon, James Newton Howard, Bun-Ching Lam, David Lang, Paul Moravec, Nico Muhly, Michiru Oshima, Kala Ramnath, Einojuhani Rautavaara, Max Richter, Somei Satoh, Elliott Sharp, Valentin Silvestrov, Mark-Anthony Turnage, and Gillian Whitehead. Jeff Myers was chosen to be the final 27th composer.
I have always enjoyed Hahn’s albums, having discovered her during the time I was giving SACD a try. I thought the concept of this LP was great, so I ordered it and I couldn’t be more pleased with the music or the recording. Since the entire album consists of encores, it is a little different from sitting down and listening to an entire piece of work. Still, she does an admirable job of tying them pretty much together. The recording is beautiful and, overall, the vinyl is quiet and flat.
The most wonderful thing about this album is the beautiful way she and Cory Smythe play together. Some of the pieces are quite romantic, but most are more on the modern side. Likewise, some pieces are smooth and pretty while others are fast and powerful. I continue to really enjoy this LP and highly recommend it to all who love the violin and piano.
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