Recently, I watched a YouTube video of Sarah Chang performing the Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor. I was so moved by her playing that I felt it was appropriate to dedicate a post on my blog to her performance. Chang is a Korean American classical violinist who graduated from the Juilliard School. She is very well known world wide, and has performed with many major orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and the Berlin Philharmonic.
I have always listened to Chang's renditions of various pieces I've learned, and more often than not, I feel like her sound tends to be quite harsh and scratchy. But what I love the most about her playing is how she always manages to bring so much passion and fire on stage, and I feel like her video of the Sibelius doesn't show it better. From her facial expressions to her hair flips, Chang's playing is very engaging both visually and audibly. Her body movements may be excessive to some, but I feel that it adds to the passion and music.
This video really inspired me in a way that showed me how big a difference it can make to a performance when the soloist physically shows the passions and emotions on stage.
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