Violinist Christian Tetzlaff dazzles in Sibelius, and Afkham and the CSO bring Schoenberg to life<\/h3>[…] From the outset, Christian Tetzlaff\u2019s smooth phrasing and tone captivated the audience, establishing the conditions for an impressive performance. He navigated the piece\u2019s technical demands with seeming ease, delivering a performance of the first movement that was both adroit and spellbinding. Tetzlaff played the movement\u2019s cadenza with such brilliance that the brief burst of applause felt inevitable. In the second movement, his emotionally distant approach provided an introspective quality that hung in the air. The final movement erupted with energy. Winds bubbled up, and timpani and Tetzlaff matched each other in dramatic fashion. As the piece rushed toward conclusion, Sibelius\u2019s sweeps and swells felt like more than music.<\/em>\u00a0[…]<\/em><\/p>\nJim Pritchard, Seen and Heard International, 16.02.2025<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>
[…] From the outset, Christian Tetzlaff\u2019s smooth phrasing and tone captivated the audience, establishing the conditions for an impressive performance. He navigated the piece\u2019s technical demands with seeming ease, delivering a performance of the first movement that was both adroit and spellbinding. Tetzlaff played the movement\u2019s cadenza with such brilliance that the brief burst of applause felt inevitable. In the second movement, his emotionally distant approach provided an introspective quality that hung in the air. The final movement erupted with energy. Winds bubbled up, and timpani and Tetzlaff matched each other in dramatic fashion. As the piece rushed toward conclusion, Sibelius\u2019s sweeps and swells felt like more than music.<\/em>\u00a0[…]<\/em><\/p>\n Jim Pritchard, Seen and Heard International, 16.02.2025<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>