Fantastic review of Elena's performance of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with the Richmond Symphony Orchestra!

Posted by Claire Samson, Consultant Project Manager on 23 March 2010 | 0 Comments

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LMM Artist Elena Urioste stepped in at the last minute to replace Tai Murray in a performance of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto with the Richmond Symphony Orchestra on March 20-21, and received an outstanding reception! An audience member tells us there was so much applause after the first movement that the conductor finally had to turn around to quiet the audience, followed by a standing ovation through 2 curtain calls at the end of the third movement.

The Richmond Times-Dispatch gave Elena a fantastic review:

"Urioste, 24, has a confident, straightforward sound to go with her outstanding technical skill. The first movement is so large and demanding, and Urioste played so magnificently, that the audience burst into lengthy applause at its end. This didn't prevent her from immersing herself in the music of the second movement, which she played like a mother's evening song.

The third movement, "Allegro vivacissimo," calls for ever-increasing tempos. Even at top speed, each of Urioste's notes was crisp and clear. Throughout, the symphony provided sensitive support.

With what must surely be a waxing musicality and strength, Urioste is poised for a successful career. Recordings, one hopes, are in her future, but if she visits Richmond in person again, don't miss her."

Congratulations to Elena on such a superb performance!

(Photo: Elena Urioste at Sion Gala, Aug 2007. Credit: Chab Lathion / LDD)