More Janine

Back to the serious this week: some of you have expressed appreciation of my occasional posting of Janine Jansen's videos - and I'm sure it's the quality of her playing, even though only men have commented!  Here she is playing Bartok's Romanian Dances.  It's the piece my very patient teacher has set me these past five weeks or so - though it doesn't sound much like this when I play it.  (Which will be no surprise to those who've heard me; and still less to Stefan.)

Janine Jansen #2

Last week I promised you more of this girl's beautiful playing. This time, it's my all-time favourite piece (except for the others( - the second movement of Bruch's Violin Concerto. Don't miss the beginning!

Monday Music - Janine Jansen #1

Now look, don't go away even if you think you don't like the violin. No, I said DON'T GO. This young lady is new to me. She's Dutch and she is a superb player. This little piece, 'Meditation from Thais' by Jules Massenet is one I'm trying to learn at the moment. And I sound as much like her as I look like her.

Listen, play it. It's beautiful. Unlike some, she doesn't milk the emotion too much - just enough. Next Monday will be more of Janine - give both pieces a try, why don't you?