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 2005 SIibelius International Violin Competition"German-American Steven Moeckel played Sibelius' Humoresques easily, which made an emotional impact on the audience; here is a real 'Sibelian'. Moeckel is able to play all the violin's frolics of the Humoresques with facility and he also understands Sibelius' sense of humor.” “Moeckel had his own accompanist with him and that showed in his Mozart performance, which was one of the best chamber music performances of the competition....Monumentality isn't Moeckel's style in Bach. The lively long lines were created with a light touch and the fugue's imitations were in fact inspired dialogue and not overly serious.” “…his playing was spunky, sharp and temperamental. His style is not about solistically big gestures, it's mostly light and agile." Helsingin Sanomat (December 2005) Beethoven Violin Concerto“Relaxed, introspective and detailed to the most minute element, Moeckel's realization captured the work's Mozartean beauty and romantic scope. Overall, one had to be impressed with the lyricism, intellect, and smoldering beauty of the reading. In a word, it was exquisite.” Berg Violin Concerto“The High Point: Alban Berg’s Violin Concerto with soloist Steven Moeckel Elgar Violin Concerto “[Moeckel] performed it Thursday night with elegance and exquisite technical proficiency." “Elgar’s Violin Concerto is in fact a lyrical symphony for violin and orchestra, and Steven Moeckel immersed himself in its many hued Romanticism with an astonishing sense of balance, always finding repose for the moments of poetry." Neu-Ulmer Zeitung
Mozart Violin Concerto No. 1“…Moeckel nailed every stylistic challenge put forth- from the extended, lush solo turn in the middle to the simple and playful exchange between the soloist and the orchestra in the first and third movements.” Prokofiev Violin Sonata in F minor“The violin sonata in f minor…emotionally charged and full of conviction…intimately and most sensitively played.” Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto“Words cannot describe (his) brilliance, expression, energy and passion." Duo Amabile"Refined musical sensitivity and impressive technical resolve shone forth in the recital of German-American violinist Steven Moeckel. Pianist Paula Fan was no less artistic and equally as exquisite as the duo forged agile and beautiful interpretations in the Suite Popular of Manuel de Falla. They also offered a passionate and vigorous interpretation of Edward Elgar's Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 82." Costa Rica News (2008)
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