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“Michael’s technique is of the effortless, envy-provoking variety. He exhibits
sweet tone…displays easy grace and poise… Ludwig admirably conveyed the
composer’s Lisztian esthetic: clear in sense, brilliant in expression, and grand
in style."
The Strad
"First, such tonal
radiance and luminosity as Ludwig possesses are rare; the purity of his
stratospheric notes high on the E-string has to be heard to be believed."
Fanfare Magazine
“...stylistically well-focused and marked by lyricism and wit.”
Chicago Sun-Times
“This tour de force of bravura…not surprisingly, brought the crowd to its feet.”
Albuquerque Journal
"Dohnányi's solo writing is stunning in its originality and virtuosity, yet
violinist Michael Ludwig presents it with confidence, poise, and polish."
ClassicsToday.com
"Ludwig’s approach to this music is consistently absorbing, supported by superb
technique, finely nuanced phrasing, a full tonal palette and an unfailing sense
for the expressively carved line. Falletta and the orchestra offer a partnership
that glows with an equal commitment to these until-now overlooked concertos."
Buffalo News
"His technical and interpretive skills were more than enough to make this a
memorable performance.... He tossed off runs and arpeggios with apparent ease
and with excellent intonation and rhythmic precision."
Virginian Pilot
"... there is more to Ludwig’s playing than his Strad-cited virtues. Ultimately,
it’s his interpretive insight that must be measured.... His phrasing is so
sensitive...it could serve as an object lesson to every budding violinist."
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Michael Ludwig, violin
Hailed by Strad Magazine for his “effortless, envy-provoking technique… sweet
tone, brilliant expression, and grand style”, Michael Ludwig enjoys a
multi-faceted career as a soloist, recording artist, and chamber musician. A
highly sought-after soloist, he has performed on four continents, including
appearances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, the
Boston Pops, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Shanghai Philharmonic
Orchestra, collaborating with such conductors as JoAnn Falletta, Sir Georg Solti,
and John Williams among others.
Recent performances have taken Ludwig to Japan, China, the Czech Republic,
Portugal, Lithuania, Canada, Mexico, and Carnegie Recital Hall in New York. His
future engagements include appearances in Spain, Israel, Great Britain, Germany,
Poland , and the United States.
Michael Ludwig’s critically acclaimed discography includes recordings with the
Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, and Virginia
Symphony Orchestra. Fanfare magazine writes: “His phrasing is so
sensitive—knowing just where to place the slightest emphasis, where to lighten
bow pressure ever so slightly to achieve delicate chiaroscuro effects, where to
intensify and where to relax his vibrato—it could serve as an object lesson to
every budding violinist.” And BBC Music Magazine praises his "persuasive
playing, silky tone, sensitivity to colour and flair for 'golden-age' style.”
Ludwig's recording of the rarely performed Dohnanyi Violin Concertos has
received extraordinary reviews worldwide, and has revived interest in these
neglected romantic works. His latest recording, the Corigliano Red Violin
Concerto with JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic, was released by NAXOS
in May 2010. Upcoming recording projects include a live recording of the
Beethoven Violin Concerto and Dvorak Romance with the Virginia Symphony, the Suk
Fantasy with the Buffalo Philharmonic, and Kenneth Fuchs’s “An American
Rhapsody” with the London Symphony Orchestra.
As a chamber musician, he has shared the stage with numerous acclaimed artists,
such as Christoph Eschenbach, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Yefim Bronfman, Sarah Chang,
and Jean-Yves Thibaudet. His recording of the
Tyberg Piano Trio was released by NAXOS in 2010.
Michael Ludwig has been featured numerous times on American Public Media's
Performance Today, a program that reaches approximately 1.2 million
listeners on 230 radio stations nationwide. Ludwig’s media credits include live
broadcasts at WRTI (Philadelphia) and WAMC (Albany, NY), as well as an
appearance on the program “From the Top.” He has been featured on Bulgarian
National Radio and Balkan Bulgarian Television.
As a producer his honors include a Mid Atlantic Emmy Award nomination for
Outstanding Live Programming. Ludwig has served as the artistic producer of The
Philadelphia Orchestra’s national radio broadcasts, syndicated by the WFMT Fine
Arts Network in Chicago.
In addition to his active performance and recording schedule, Ludwig provides
master classes around the world. He has held faculty positions at Rowan
University and the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, as well as the School
of Orchestral Studies in Saratoga Springs, NY and the National Youth Orchestra
Festival. He has also held the appointment of Sterne Virtuoso
Artist-in-Residence at Skidmore College. Ludwig has given master classes and
coachings with the New World Symphony. He has served as a member of the board of
directors of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, and is currently a member of the
Artistic Advisory Board for Access to Art, Inc.
Ludwig performs on a rare violin made in the late 1700’s by the Cremonese master
Lorenzo Storioni and a Dominique Peccatte bow. His violin has been lauded in a
Fanfare review by Jerry Dubins as “one of the most gorgeous instruments I’ve
ever heard.”
www.MichaelLudwig.com
News Items:
Violinist Michael
Ludwig's new CD features a live performance of the Beethoven Violin
Concerto and the Dvorak Romance with the Virginia Symphony and its renowned
conductor JoAnn Falletta.
Audio
here.
The release is just on the heels of Ludwig's acclaimed recording of the Red
Violin Concerto by John Corigliano (pictured above with Michael and
conductor JoAnn Falletta during the sessions).
Ludwig's 2011 schedule has already included performances of the Saint-Saens
Concerto #3 in Haifa, Santa Fe, and Krakow, and the premiere of the
Daron Hagen Violin Concerto. He heads to
Seoul for performances of the Corigliano Red Violin
Concerto later this year, and plans are underway for performances to honor
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