Extractions: Fodor can flat out play, sailing through the piece's rocky shoals with nary a bump. His overall tone was supple; his lower register full-bodied, and his high notes precise, never screechy. More importantly, though, he brought a real expressiveness to the music too often, Paganini comes across as nothing but razzmatazz, glitter without gist. Fodor, obviously intimate with the composition, made it seem more than a showcase for flying fingers. The orchestra, under Philip Greenberg, sounded pretty sharp, too, offering particularly deft accompaniment on the catchy third movement. Fodor closed the evening with Paganini's "Variations For One String on a Theme from Rossini's 'Moses in Egypt.' " Paganini, never one to hide his light under a bushel, gave himself and his gifted heirs a chance to shine on that single string; Fodor obligingly displayed dazzling virtuosity, winning a long ovation from the
Extractions: Savannah Morning News First a looming hurricane postponed Eugene Fodor's concert. Then his appearance with the Savannah Symphony Orchestra was rescheduled on April Fool's Day. This probably didn't seem one of the more auspicious bookings of the violinist's long, splendid career. Happily, Fodor's appearance Saturday night at the Johnny Mercer Theatre was well worth the wait. Fodor's take on Sibelius' Violin Concerto, ably accompanied by Philip Greenberg and the SSO, nicely conveyed the music's expansive vision. Fodor's violin soared fiercely above the first movement's moody, even bleak orchestration, emotionally delivered without plunging into mere showmanship. A richly colored wistfulness seemed to imbue his playing in the lyrical adagio just the sort of approach that worked with the music. Soloist and orchestra then really took off in the bold, aggressive third movement, which gives the violinist ample chances for virtuosity. Fodor was duly nimble, playing alertly and imaginatively through the finale. Responding to the crowd's enthusiasm, he followed with several encores, particularly thrilling the audience with a lively performance of the last (and best known) of Paganini's 24 Caprices for Violin.
Extractions: Savannah Morning News The Savannah Symphony's 2000-2001 Masterworks season closed Saturday night with an old friend. Violinist Eugene Fodor, who played with the SSO as recently as last April, was back, this time performing Paganini's technically arduous Violin Concerto No. 2 ("La Campanella"). Fodor can flat out play, sailing through the piece's rocky shoals with nary a bump. His overall tone was supple; his lower register full-bodied, and his high notes precise, never screechy. More importantly, though, he brought a real expressiveness to the music too often, Paganini comes across as nothing but razzmatazz, glitter without gist. Fodor, obviously intimate with the composition, made it seem more than a showcase for flying fingers. The orchestra, under Philip Greenberg, sounded pretty sharp, too, offering particularly deft accompaniment on the catchy third movement. Fodor closed the evening with Paganini's "Variations For One String on a Theme from Rossini's 'Moses in Egypt.' " Paganini, never one to hide his light under a bushel, gave himself and his gifted heirs a chance to shine on that single string; Fodor obligingly displayed dazzling virtuosity, winning a long ovation from the
Fodor, Eugene peopleBiographyPeopleF fodor, eugene violinist Birthplace Turkey Creek,Colo. Born 3/5/50 Previous Foch, Nina, Top of section F, Next Fokine, Michel. http://www.infoplease.com/cgi-bin/id/A0156620
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Extractions: The violin artistry of Eugene Fodor has captivated musicians, critics and the music-loving public for over 25 years as soloist with orchestra, in recital and on record. Since his triumphs in two international competitions over 20 years ago, he has not had a single season of fewer than 50 concerts. Fodor was featured in the July 1994 issue of " The Strad ".
Penn Special Collections-Winigrad-Eugene Fodor Allen J. Winigrad Photographs of Performing Artists, 19731989 Ms.Coll. 110. eugene fodor violinist, http://www.library.upenn.edu/collections/rbm/photos/winigrad/fodor.html
Penn Special Collections-Winigrad 128 Subject fodor, eugene, 1950 violinist Place Saratoga Springs, New York. Date1975. Collection location Box 4, Item 128. view all thumbnails of eugene fodor. http://www.library.upenn.edu/collections/rbm/photos/winigrad/128.html
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Extractions: Throughout Fodor's career he has earned accolades from myriad conductors. Here are excerpts from but a few of the letters highlighting Fodor's greatness. Please click on the underlined conductor's name to review the actual letter. These are large graphic images, but worth reading the actual words from these fine conductors Stephen Gunzenhauser , Delaware Symphony Orchestra Music Director stated, "In Wilmington, Delaware, Mr. Fodor played the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto three times last December with the Delaware Symphony. He exhibited amazing technical ease and ravishing tonal beauty, as well as the most thoughtful and faithful interpretation of this concerto."
Extractions: Born October 27, 1782 in Genoa, Italy; Died in Nice, France May 27, 1840, Nicolo Paganini was perhaps the most dazzling violinist of all time and one of the greatest legends of the musical world, composing the landmark 24 Caprices for Violin, 6 Violin Concertos, and hundreds of smaller works. His popularity and fame during his lifetime remains unequaled in the annals of music history. For Paganini's eulogy, Franz Liszt wrote in the Paris Gazette: The unattainable, unsurpassable greatness of his genius frightens even those who try to follow in his footsteps. None will succeed him, none may be called his equal in fame. For what artist's fame has enjoyed such unclouded sunlight; who is his equal in the enthusiastic and undivided opinion of the world, as ruler in the kingdom of art? Thanks to the generosity of the Regional Christopher Columbus Foundation, the Commission for the Violin of Nicolo Paganini and the Mayor of Genoa, the violin will be in San Francisco for a sing concert on Tuesday, October 26, 1999. The Honorable Willie Brown, Commissioner Angelo Quaranta, Michael Sangiacomo, Italian Consul General Sebastiano Salvatori, and the Amici Foundation will be presenting an exciting evening of Genovese food and music. The once-in-a-lifetime concert will be held in Herbst Theater in the War Memorial Performing Arts Center and will be followed by an elegant black tie dinner in the spectacular San Francisco City Hall Rotunda.
The World Violinist Links (Home) Catalogues classical violinists, historic and contemporary, with links to sites featuring violinists Category Arts Music Instruments Stringed Bowed Strings Violin Fischer, Julia (Jun 1983 ) Germany. Julia Fischer (violinist) Profileand photo at Nippon Music Foundation. fodor, eugene (Mar 5/1950 - ) USA. http://www2.osk.3web.ne.jp/~wistaria/violinists.htm
Mate's Paganini Sida Violinister - F Konsertmästare i Minnesota SO sedan 1989. Flesch, Carl Ungersk violinist f1873 d 1944 Mer; fodor, eugene RumänskAmerikansk violinist f 1950 Mer; http://www.geocities.com/vienna/strasse/2625/f.htm
Extractions: F. var den första som gav kammarmusikkonserter i Stockholm - 1773. F. debuterade 1761 i Göteborg, 1762-73 var han violinist i hovkapellet och 1773-90 konsertmästare där. 1790 tillträdde han en post i Musikaliska sällskapet i Åbo. Från 1773 var F. ledarmot av Musikaliska Akademin, F. var en av 1700-talets främsta violinister i Sverige och komponerade bla en violinkonsert.
Eugene Jenö Hubay (18581937) French violinist. Owen Wister (1860-1938) Americanwriter. eugene fodor (1905-1991) American travel writer. http://www.geocities.com/edgarbook/names/e/eugene.html
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Extractions: Violinists Barton, Rachel - a ring devoted to the violinist. Bell, Joshua - provides biography, discography, and tour schedule for the American violinist and composer. Vilhelmas Cepinskis - the top violinist in Lithuania. Cerovsek, Corey - up and coming violinist. Eisenberg, Irwin - 2nd violin with Philadelphia String Quartet, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and Seattle Symphony. Fischer, Julia - violinist. Fodor, Eugene - soloist who has performed in 35 countries on 5 continents over the last 3 decades. Gearhart, Fritz - offers biography, schedule, and recordings, as well as information on the Oregon String Quartet. Vadim Gluzman - provides biography, schedule, contact information and more for the exciting violinist. Golan, Lawrence
All Things Strings: News & Notes In 1972, the young violinist eugene fodor took first prize in the International PaganiniCompetition in Genoa, Italy, thereby winning a chance to do what very http://www.allthingsstrings.com/issues/strings82/Newsprof.shtml
Extractions: Eugene Fodor Sometimes opportunity knocks twice. In 1972, the young violinist Eugene Fodor took first prize in the International Paganini Competition in Genoa, Italy, thereby winning a chance to do what very few violinists anywhere have ever done: perform a concert on the del Gesù "Cannon" (see the November/December issue, page 130). Now, more than a quarter century later, Fodor will get to play the famous violin again. On October 26, 1999, he will play pieces by Paganini, Lalo, and others in a recital presented by San Franciscos Amici Foundation, a nonprofit that promotes Italian culture and supports music and arts programs for local schoolchildren. The black-tie fund-raiser will bring together the mayors of Genoa and San Francisco, which are sister cities, as honorary hosts. It will also be only the second time the instrument will have been played in concert on the American continent. Fodor himself came to widespread public attention when, at 22, he won the Paganini prize. Just two years later, he won the highest prize awarded in the 1974 Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow. His astonishing technique, fiery playing, and good looks all took the musical world by stormas did the fact that he was an American winning the top Soviet prize during a particularly frosty stretch of the Cold War.
All Things Strings: Strings October 1999 Editors Note. Readers Write. News and Notes violinist eugene fodor comes to California,YoYo Ma dons rabbit ears, Wagners Ring goes interactive, and more. http://www.allthingsstrings.com/issues/strings82/toc.shtml
Extractions: Issue 82 Gil Shaham Edith Eisler how he manages a busy international career. The Crowden School Lily OBrien investigates a unique institution in Berkeley, California, that makes chamber music the foundation of its educational program. Prizewinning composer Libby Larsen tells Susan M. Barbieri about her passion for stringed instruments. DEPARTMENTS Contributors Editors Note Readers Write News and Notes Violinist Eugene Fodor comes to California, Yo-Yo Ma dons rabbit ears, Wagners Ring goes interactive, and more. In Person Violas rule in San Francisco and Ontario, and cellists strike out in new directions in Connecticut. Answers to your questions about heat damage to instruments, buying a bow, studying conducting, and more. Letter from Ottawa Robert Moon gets immersed in chamber music at Canadas Strings of the Future Festival. Practical Musician Ever toyed with the idea of launching your own chamber-music series?
Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features My life is music, says violinist eugene fodor. It's an understatement, consideringhe has traveled more than five million miles in his concert career. http://starbulletin.com/97/10/30/features/story3.html
Extractions: Special to the Star-Bulletin "My life is music," says violinist Eugene Fodor. It's an understatement, considering he has traveled more than five million miles in his concert career. Antarctica is the only continent left to conquer for the international virtuoso who now makes his home on the Big Island. Fodor's current tour brings him to Honolulu this weekend for a pair of concerts with the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra. Then it's onward to play his way south from Kansas City to Santiago, Chile, before heading to Europe. He used to be on the road 11 months a year, but has cut back to a mere nine. He considers himself fortunate to have two beloved companions traveling with him: his wife Sally, who plays the viola, and his violin, a rare Guarneri del Gesu made in 1741. Along the way Fodor has worked with a range of cultural icons. He studied privately with this century's most dazzling violinist, Jascha Heifetz, whom Fodor calls "the epitome of single minded integrity and commitment in artistry." By phone from Auckland, New Zealand, Fodor talked enthusiastically about living in Hawaii and performing one of his favorite concertos with the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra.
