Ning Feng, together with the Konzerthausorchester Berlin conducted by Antony Hermus, releases Brahms & Goldmark: Violin Concertos.
This pairing is particularly apt as these works were both written in 1877, and the composers were dear friends. In Goldmark’s lyrical Violin Concerto, Ning Feng plays the original 5-minute cadenza which is seldom heard in its entirety.
Written only a few months after the Goldmark, Brahms’ famous Violin Concerto in D, Op.77 needs little introduction. Ning Feng has long been associated with this concerto, having played it when he won First Prize in the International Paganini Competition 2006 as well as First Prize in the 2005 Michael Hill International Violin Competition.
Ning Feng, Violin
Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Antony Hermus, Conductor
Tracklist
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Additional information
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| SKU | CCS46225 |
| Qualities | DSD 512 fs, DSD 256 fs, DSD 128 fs, DSD 64 fs, DXD 32 Bit, DXD 24 Bit, WAV 192 kHz, FLAC 96 kHz |
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| Recording Engineer | Jared Sacks |
| Producer & Editing | Jared Sacks |
| Mastering | Jared Sacks |
| Gear | Microphones Brüel & Kjær 4006, Schoeps Digital converter Horus / Merging Technologies (DSD256) Editing software Pyramix Workstation / Merging Technologies Cables* Van den Hul Microphone preamplifiers Rens Heijnis, custom design Mastering Room Speakers Grimm LS1 Cables* Van den Hul *exclusive use of Van den Hul 3T cables |
| Recording Location | Konzerthaus, Berlin, Germany |
| Analog to Digital Converter | Horus, Merging Technologies |
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| Release Date | October 24, 2025 |
Press reviews
Positive Feedback
Every now and again a recording comes along that is of such supreme quality, that I simply must stop and tell you about it. It deserves a special stand alone article. And this performance by Ning Feng, recorded by Jared Sacks, is such a release.
Both concertos are regularly performed and are mainstays of the concert repertoire. In this recording, they receive superlative performances by Ning Feng (who is just brilliant) and the Konzerthausorchester Berlin.
Ning Feng is on fire in the dramatic segments, playing with passion, power, and utter brilliance. And in the slower, lyrical passages, he plays with sublime tenderness and heart rending emotional gentleness. This is characteristic of his playing: that ability to shift with complete conviction from storming the heavens to a mother’s gentle breath. If you’ve not listened to one of his other recordings, this is an excellent introduction to one of the great masters performing today.
In the Goldmark, he includes the full 5-minute original cadenza which is rarely heard in its entirety. It is simply outstanding. I value this recording of the work among all others simply to have the full cadenza. To have it also with the exceptional playing of this great violinist is to be treasured.
The recording by Jared Sacks is yet a further aural treat. Jared’s ability to capture the natural acoustics of the performance hall, and to perfectly balance the sound of soloist with that of a large orchestra so that the two are of a single sonic fabric, is stunning. Every time I hear him do it. And here he has done so to perfection—perhaps the best of any in his catalog. This was recorded October 23-25, 2023 at Konzerthaus, Berlin (Germany), so already much water under the bridge. I will be so sad when Jared finally retires from making these large orchestral recordings (the demands of travel and setup are brutal). When that time comes, his talents will be sorely missed among audiophiles valuing large scale orchestral recordings.
I suggest this performance and recording to you with my highest recommendation. It is a rare treat you should not miss.
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