Par ADES THOMAS. Thomas Adès s Violin Concerto Concentric Paths , written in 2005, is one of the most important additions to the violin concerto repertoire since Ligeti s. Cast in three contrasting movements each linked by a preoccupation with circling musical figures the concerto, subtitled Concentric Paths now occupies a place in standard repertoire. Two lithe, rhythmically driven movements Rings and Rounds bookend Paths, an intensely emotional and gritty exploration of passacaglia-like sequences, which peaks in a lyrical outpouring of exceptional beauty. In just 20 minutes, this three-movement piece does something magical. The way it swirls ethereally in the first movement, exerts a tragic and vice-like grip in the chaconne-like second part and finally propels you into the uninhibited flight of the finale is like being spun into an infinite space. The Guardian (Tom Service) / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Répertoire / Violon et Piano
