Donald Satz <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>I haven't acquired any new recordings of the Beethoven and Brahms violin
>concertos for some time and am interested in the recent recordings of the
>Beethoven by Hilary Hahn, Brahms by Vengerov, and both by Rosand on Vox.
>Any opinions?

The Hilary Hahn performance of the Beethoven is a beauty!  She plays with
a sweet, wonderful tone and produces a truly beautiful performance.  It is
somewhat in the Kreisler style of playing.

Maxim Vengerov's performance of the Brahms is another must have
performance.  A rich Brahmsian performance filled with many delights.
I enjoy his other recordings as well and would highly recommend them to
you too.

I am not familiar with the Aaron Rosand but it did not get a favorable
review in this month's Grammophone.

Peter Horvath
Long Beach, New York