Maxim on Reels

15-year-old pianist Maxim Lando from the United States has this week been awarded 1st prize at the 2018 Young Concert Artists International Auditions – in New York City https://theviolinchannel.com/young-concert-artists-international-auditions-2018-1st-prize-winners/ Maxim Lando | Rachmaninoff | Sonata No. 2 in B-flat Major | 1st Mvt | Young Concert Artists International Auditions | 1st Prize | The Violin Channel

In the sixth class of the “Vengerov’s Views” series, Maxim discusses the vital connection between the bow and the right hand | “If the thumb is straight, you immediately lose control. Freedom of movement in the right hand and fingers is essential for fine control of the bow,” Maxim Vengerov Official said | Watch and read full post and series now at: https://theviolinchannel.com/vengerovs-views-the-bow-as-an-extension-of-the-right-hand/ | The Violin Channel

French composer Jules Massenet died on this day in 1912 | Massenet composed prolifically in many genres but was best known for his operas, his signature works include operas Manon, Werther and Esclarmonde | In this clip, violinist Maxim Vengerov Official performs Massenet's "Meditation" from the opera Thaïs with conductor Luciano Di Martino and the Classic FM M-Tel Radio Symphony Orchestra in 2006 | Read more at https://theviolinchannel.com/composer-jules-massenet-died-on-this-day-1912/ | The Vi