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15-Year-Old Violinist's Stunning Debut
24 Sep
Summary
- Teen violinist Himari made debut with Berlin Philharmonic at 13.
- She is Decca's youngest-ever female recording artist.
- Her debut album features Wieniawski, Chopin, Godowsky, and Sibelius.
Fifteen-year-old violinist Himari's debut album, released on Decca, marks her as the label's youngest female recording artist. The album features her performance of Wieniawski's Violin Concerto No 1 with the Berlin Philharmonic, recorded when she was just 13 years old, making her the youngest Asian soloist with the orchestra in a subscription concert.
Her playing demonstrates impressive technical security and lyrical phrasing across the instrument's range. While the concerto performance has minor imperfections, the studio recordings are flawless. Pianist Chelsea Wang provides able support for the rest of the program, which includes arrangements of Chopin Nocturnes, Godowsky's Alt Wien, and a Sibelius Mazurka, revealing Himari's depth and instinct for musical storytelling.
