Hagai Shaham
In 2006 Hagai Shaham was again invited by Zubin Mehta to play Brahms' Double Concerto, together with cellist Mischa Maisky, to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra.Hagai Shaham has found unpublished compositions of Joseph Achron (1886–1943) at the National Library at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and performed and recorded them (short pieces, some appearing for the first time).It is a treat to hear such tonally satisfying violin playing when commonplace sound, even among accomplished artists, is so prevalent" - The Strad Magazine "Shaham's approach achieves and ideal balance between expressive colouring ... and collaborative restraint.He obviously respects past masters, and yet his playing eschews specific imitation (in his handling of those pieces recorded by Heifetz, Elman, Kaufman and others)" - Gramophone Magazine About half of Joseph Achron's compositions (over 100 total) were unpublished in his lifetime (1886–1943).[6] Combined with his career as a performer Hagai Shaham teaches violin playing and conducts master classes, primarily in Israel and Europe.