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Arabella Miho Steinbacher

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Rising Star Arabella Miho Steinbacher Celebrates the 100th Anniversary of Shostakovichs BirthArabella Miho Steinbacher, a highly acclaimed female violinist, has recorded Shostakovichs violin concertos to mark the 100th anniversary of his birth in 2006. Mastering her Stradivarius Munz (made in 1736), she delivers a performance of Shostakovichs two masterful violin concertos with powerful expressiveness. The First Concerto features a somber tone and is a carefully considered piece of music in which emotions are strictly controlled. Her power and her bold approach to this challenging work create an intense sense of tension for the listener. While the Second Concerto tends to be overshadowed by the splendor of the First, its intricate melodies emerge with remarkable effectiveness at key moments. Her resonant, deep tone brings the melancholic melodies to life. This recording allows one