Schumann: Violinkonzert ∙ hr-Sinfonieorchester ∙ Sayaka Shoji ∙ Constantinos Carydis

This is a mysteriously neglected work. It speaks very deeply to Schumann's pain.

Anyone who can say whether this work is good or bad is probably someone who doesn't know the beauty and spiritual dynamism of the composer's portrayal of his own life in musical notes, and the musician's reproduction of it in the sound of the notes. This record, in which Schumann's emotional pain and suffering are so beautifully expressed in his work and beautifully reproduced through his performances, is a treasure to us.

Truly extraordinary - I am delighted by the sound of the violin - clear, crisp, emotional - without once being sentimental, virtuoso without grand-standing. Perfect tempi for the 3rd set - the bow string dances the polonoaise and the legs wan to follow. I heard so many recordings were they want to take this too fast! I hope we see more of this great violinist in Frankfurt. The orchestra performs flawless as ever - the conductor is superb - I will have to save this to my favorites right away! BRAVO

The pleasure of discovering an unknown piece from a known and beloved composer is increasingly rare as you become older!!

She's a wonderful violinist and her Youtube videos have millions of views. I'm surprised that she never seems to have played with the local orchestra anywhere I've lived. Hats off to the Frankfurt Radio Symphony for engaging her.

I personally consider this recording is my reference recording of this piece from now on. The best I've ever heard.

This violinist is one of those who transmit something. He has such a warm, high-flying sound that is the best there is today.

Just listening to her wonderful and graceful performance makes I forget about the trouble and annoyances of this transient world

It's such a shame that this work is so neglegted. It should stand on the same level as Bruch and Mendelsohn. The fact that Schumann was able to compose such a beautiful and profound piece while being deeply troubled by his disease is almost a miracle. Also, this is the best recording since Menuhin's in 1938.

World-class violin playing, gorgeous sound and noble musicianship

Bewegende und wunderschöne Aufführung dieses romantisch doch meisterhaft komponierten Violinkonzerts mit seidigem und fabelhaftem Klang der virtuosen Soloviolinistin und perfekt entsprechenden Tönen des hr-Sinfonieorchesters. Der kluge Maestro leitet das erfahrene Orchester im gut phrasierten Tempo und mit geschickt analysierter Dynamik und Agogik. Wahrlich wunderbar!

What a lovely performance of this underrated concerto - so nice to see a soloist who doesn't have to rely on a score!

A very difficult concerto to successfully make congeal, for soloist, conductor and orchestra.This is a superb performance.The Langsam is one of my very favorite slow movements in the entire concerto repertoire.

The opening of the 3rd movement is very memorable. It got stuck in my head and I didn't remember the piece, but I knew I had listened to this piece recently and remembered liking it, so I guessed. And I got it right!

The most convincing version of this concerto. Great.

色んな方の演奏を聞いていつも第三楽章のところでなにか物足りなさを感じていたのですが、今回、こんなに明るく、キレが良くて美しい曲だったんだと実感しました。第二楽章の美しさは本当に心に染み入ります。素敵な演奏に感謝。

Extremely perfect Schumann. Precious.

Wunderschöne und lebhafte Aufführung dieses romantischen und perfekt komponierten Konzerts mit seidigem doch gut phrasiertem Ton der genialen Solovioline sowie gut harmonisierten und perfekt entsprechenden Tönen der anderen Instrumente. Der zweite Satz klingt besonders schön und echt melodisch. Im Kontrast klingt der dritte Satz echt lebhaft und auch überzeugend. Der intelligente und ebenso geniale Dirigent leitet das ausgezeichnete Orchester im veränderlichen Tempo und mit möglichst effektiver Dynamik. Alles ist wunderbar!

so lovely to hear one of my favourite violinists playing one of my favourite but also under rated concertos in the repertoire

Maravilhosa essa interpretação. Violinista alto nível!!