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Philippe Graffin |
Philippe Graffin |
Philippe Graffin’s individual style of playing and outstanding achievements have already placed him among the finest of French violinists. A student of the late Joseph Gingold and Philipp Hirschhorn, his charismatic and imaginative performances of the mainstream and contemporary repertoire have been praised throughout the world by audiences and reviewers alike. |
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“His elegant, emotionally charged playing is strongly reminiscent of the young Menuhin and [his] understanding of the idiom seems to me second to none” – Gramophone |
“Ardent and aristocratic playing” – Sunday Telegraph |
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| HUNGARIAN DANCES: THE CONCERT OF THE NOVEL,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, |
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Philippe, pianist Claire Désert and Jessica |
Huge thanks to everyone who helped to make the Hungarian Dances Concert of the Novel such a success!
Held at 49 Queen’s Gate Terrace on 17 June 2008, the performance was designed to raise finance for Philippe Graffin’s planned CD of a violin recital programme inspired by the book. With Jessica reading the appropriate extracts from the novel between the pieces, the recital featured Philippe with pianist Claire Désert in music ranging from Dohnányi’s Andante Rubato alla Zingaresca to Beethoven’s ‘Spring’ Sonata and Bartók’s Romanian Dances; Tom Eisner, second violin, joined Philippe for the selection of Bartók violin duos that rounded off the first half. With a beautiful evening, a fantastic turnout, excellent Hungarian-style canapés and a team from omusic TV in attendance to record the event, it was a night to remember. |
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Philippe and Jessica |
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