Acclaim
“…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)
“Beilman’s sleek and elegant Sibelius began as if in another world – mysterious, ethereal, magical – and never descended into clichéd gestures or exaggerated displays of power.” – The Gazette (Montréal)
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)
Translation from French: “…there is the promise of a great future for Benjamin ‘beloved-of-the-gods’ Beilman.” – 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
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