Virtuoso Voices™ - James Ehnes (Allocation of Resources)  0:22
December 2010 CD 


[Use this clip to introduce almost any recording by James Ehnes, including Bruch – Violin Concertos and Scottish Fantasy (CBC SM 500); Barber, Korngold and Walton Violin Concertos (CBC 5241); Ravel, Sarasate, Debussy, Wieniawski (CBC 1177); Showpieces and Miniatures (ONYX 4038).  James Ehnes’ complete discography is available at arkivmusic.com.]



SUGGESTED HOST INTRO

Playing music on stage requires a certain art, craft, musical vision and an equally high level of skill.  An attractive stage presence is also important, but violinist James Ehnes (EH-ness) says he’s not being graded for his stage demeanor.



James Ehnes Clip:

“If you can be sure that all of your resources are being focused on the important things, which are playing the music as best as you can, then you’re gonna have the best result.  I mean if you’ve got tension in your neck and your back and your face and you’re flailing around all over the stage, well that’s energy that you are not putting into the music.”



SUGGESTED HOST OUTRO

Violinist James Ehnes (EH-ness) puts his main focus on the music in this performance of (insert music title, composer and performers).


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