Spanish violinist María Dueñas delivered a fiery rendition of Édouard Lalo’s “Symphonie Espagnole” in a concert of thoughtfully programmed works
NEW YORK, N.Y.— To paraphrase a song lyric from the late Fred Ebb about this city that never sleeps: if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. The same could be said about Carnegie Hall, the hallowed performance hall in the heart of Manhattan where some of the greatest instrumentalists and ensembles have performed.But the Toronto Symphony Orchestra wasn’t merely content with showing up at Carnegie Hall.
In a program of strong works, it was Édouard Lalo’s “Symphonie Espagnole” that stood out. Spanish violinist María Dueñas delivered a ferocious interpretation of the showpiece, threatening to blow the roof off Carnegie Hall’s Isaac Stern Auditorium. It’s impossible to fathom that she’s just 20 years old.
Watching Dueñas onstage is thrilling, even hypnotizing. She pushes her instrument to the very limit of its sonic capabilities, only rarely compromising on sound quality. After a rousing ovation, Dueñas concluded with an arrangement of Francisco Tárrega’s “Recuerdos de la Alhambra” for violin, showcasing yet again her astonishing technical prowess and proving that she will be a name to watch for years to come.
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