Midori Tickets

This performance was billed as MIDORI with Festival Strings Lucerne. WHY did Midori perform less than half of the compositions played?????? It was quite disappointing, although Festival Strings Lucerne were excellent.

The event was billed as Midori with orchestra. Midori played two pieces in the first act, left without a second bow, and never returned either in the first or second act, without ANY explanation. I heard one patron say that maybe she wasn't paid enough. Some of the pieces were great, others disappointing, though the talent (hers and the orchestra's) was there throughout. Whatever the reason, it was obvious that the audience was not overwhelmed. Though I respect her work, I won't buy that ticket again.

Very good concert overall; however, Midori did not perform in the bulk of the concert. Very unusual. Also, the intermission lasted a good half hour---somewhat long.

By far one of the best chamber music performances ever hosted by Tilles. Midori was flawless, she proved why she is still the best. The orchestra was EXCELLENT.

It was once in a life time event. Midori showed her maturity on top of her world class performance.

Midori played each sonata of this varied program with its own character and yet imbued with her own style, from the complex Beethoven Sonata in A minor, to the introspective, then playful and fiery Ravel Sonata , the more gentle and logical Bach, and the moody and brilliant Saint-Saens. Even in the most difficult pyrotechnical passages (played technically flawlessly to my ears, those of a novice violinist), there appeared emotional intent and direction. I personally sense a technical smoothness, and grace in Midori's playing that is very distinguishing. I thought Ozgur Aydin was great in his own right, letting Midori shine while complimenting, embellishing, and contrasting her playing satisfyingly and appropriately.

A fantastic evening provided by a wonderful artist. An inspiration to a developing violinist.

Midori is a treasure. This recital was the most magical experience I ever had. It is beyond technical. She is magical . She will make you forget for 2 hours every problems and pain you have in your live. Thank you Midori to be in our lives.

Beautiful music, great audience (with the exception of the senior citizen next to me falling asleep and snoring), wonderful performance!