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Violinist's Debut Charms with Eloquent Performances
27 Aug
Summary
- Young Canadian violinist Jacques Forestier impresses with debut album.
- Album features diverse repertoire from Bartók to Ernst.
- Forestier's playing praised for quiet eloquence and rhythmic poise.
Young Canadian violinist Jacques Forestier has released an impressive debut album, living up to its promise with a display of quiet and beguiling eloquence. Forestier, who tied for first place at the 2024 Joseph Joachim Competition, demonstrates a compelling rhythmic poise across a varied selection of pieces.
His collaboration with pianist Boris Kusnezow brings a lively swing to Bartók's Romanian Folk Dances and a dance-like quality to Wieniawski's Polonaise de Concert. The album also includes Bach's Sarabande framed by Ysaÿe's solo sonatas, alongside Gershwin's Porgy and Bess selections and Brahms' Sonata No. 1.
Particularly notable is Forestier's solo performance of Heinrich Ernst's Grand Caprice, an arrangement of Schubert's "Erlkönig." He masterfully navigates its complexities, maintaining an urgent pace and beautifully voicing the drama, highlighting his virtuosic skill and expressive depth.
