Acclaim
“Beilman’s sleek, elegant Sibelius concerto began as if floating in from another world – mysterious, ethereal, magical –and never descended into clichéd gestures or exaggerated displays of power. It was a performance brimming with imaginative touches and exquisite control of the softer end of the dynamic spectrum. The slow movement was pure poetry.” – The Strad
“…20-year old Benjamin Beilman, made a striking impression with the Sibelius Concerto…Beilman’s sound was characterful, his preparation impeccable and he played with both eloquence and flair. By the end of the evening, he seemed poised to win either first or second prize…Many listeners had been touched by Beilman’s playing…” – MusicalAmerica.com (on Beilman’s First-Prize-winning performance at the 2010 Montréal International Musical Competition)
“Benjamin Beilman…made the strongest impression…Haydn’s Violin Concerto No. 1 in C Major showed Beilman’s fitness in a very early manifestation of classical-period writing…The second movement was the high point, as his soaring line was steadily poised…Beilman showed a special feeling for this composer…He did so especially in the first-movement cadenza – a little bit rustic, leavened by an urbane wit typical of Haydn…his sense of style was thoroughly winning.” – Indystar.com (on the finals of the 2010 Indianapolis Competition)
Translation from French: “…[then] came the eagerly awaited arrival of the angel of the [2010 Montréal International Musical] Competition, American Benjamin Beilman. From his first statement in the quarter-finals, Beilman displayed the spark that distinguishes great artists. This flare carried through the semifinals and did not wane in the Sibelius Concerto in the finals. The feeling that one was in front of a hybrid of Gil Shaham and James Ehnes continued, as we listened to such passion and such assurance…The jury here has a historic opportunity to position Montréal as the place that introduced to the world the talent of a future superstar of the violin.” – Le Devoir (Montréal)
“Every phrase that came from violinist Benjamin Beilman in [Beethoven’s] Romance No. 2 was purposefully molded…Repeated descents into the lower strings not only revealed a distinctive, full-bodied sound but also carried emotional weight…” – The Philadelphia Inquirer
Please go to the Printable Acclaim (at right) for a complete list of this artist’s press quotes.
