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Violin Virtuoso Geneva Lewis Stuns on All-American Debut
2 Oct
Summary
- Violinist Geneva Lewis delivers a captivating all-American program.
- She showcases mastery in works by Barber, Zorn, and Glass.
- Gemma New leads the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra with empathy.
Violinist Geneva Lewis, a former BBC New Generation Artist, has launched her Delos recording career with a program featuring American composers. Lewis is joined by fellow New Zealander Gemma New, who conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra with considerable empathy. Their rendition of Samuel Barber's concerto is described as airy and poetic, emphasizing the music's pastoral qualities and a spirited finale. The orchestra skillfully brings out the Celtic motifs within the piece.
Further showcasing her technical prowess, Lewis tackles John Zorn's Partita for the Firebird, a modernist interpretation of a baroque suite. Her playing is noted for its precision, including intricate double-stopping and delicate pianissimos. The program concludes with Philip Glass's Violin Concerto No 1. Despite challenging orchestral textures, New guides an exhilarating performance, with Lewis’s tone shining in the concerto’s contemplative slow movement.
