Finding Philippe Hirshhorn on youtube is just one of those great moments.
Have heard his playing over the years, continued to be amazed at his artistic sincerity along with a sense vulnerability, which makes his art uniquely appealing and great.
He won Queen Elisabeth Competition, over the favorite Kremer. But he never received great international recognition, which is unfortunate for music fans.
Among his students, is Janine Jansen.
Geminiani sonata c minor, his playing always moves:
Kremer listens to his playing of Geminiani;his own comment on his and Kremer's careers:
His performance at the competition; his playing of Paganini concerto #1(live,1967? seems having some intonation problem here):