Violinist Jennifer Pike and Iranian-born harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani receive the applause of the audience at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. Photo: Premiere Performances
Review |
Musical mismatch: violin drowns out harpsichord in Bach, but pairs well in contemporary works
- Daring pairing of violinist Jennifer Pike and harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani only a partial success, her use of vibrato and modern technique unsuited to baroque
- They performed better in post-war works, one written by her father, and harpsichord sonata allowed Esfahani to show his eloquence and virtuosity
Topic |
Classical music
Violinist Jennifer Pike and Iranian-born harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani receive the applause of the audience at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. Photo: Premiere Performances