"The acoustics were sublime, the audience spellbound—I was completely immersed. The entire hall breathed with energy and warmth; every resonance was pure magic!"
Moving as if in a dance, Janine Jansen surrendered her entire being to the violin. Her tone was profound and crystalline, her phrasing as lyrical as poetry. In the contemplative passages, her sincerity was breathtaking, while the cadenzas surged with the intensity of a storm. A masterful blend of elegance and fervor, she pushed the concerto to a magnificent climax.
In the second half, the Camerata Salzburg performed Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Led by the concertmaster, the rhythm was taut and the energy boundless, capturing the "Dionysian" vitality in every beat.
As the final notes faded, thunderous applause washed over Janine and her 1704 Stradivarius, "Glennie." The violin’s varnish seemed to pulse with light, mirroring Janine’s radiant smile. For the encore, the orchestra broke into spirited cheers; the hall erupted in laughter and joy, a perfect conclusion to the evening.
Between rehearsals, Janine was seen playing and laughing through the corridors, joyfully selecting a special encore for her Taiwanese fans—a heartfelt gift prepared specifically for this land.
World-renowned violinist Janine Jansen is celebrated for her deep musicality and captivating performances. In the 2025/26 season, she holds the prestigious position of Artist-in-Residence with the Berliner Philharmoniker, collaborating with conductors such as Kirill Petrenko and Sir Simon Rattle.
Her season is marked by major international tours with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, and a continued artistic partnership with Camerata Salzburg across Asia and Europe. A passionate chamber musician, she frequently performs with Martha Argerich and Mischa Maisky, and serves as the Artistic Director of the International Chamber Music Festival Utrecht.
An exclusive Decca Classics artist and Professor at the Kronberg Academy, Janine plays the 1715 "Shumsky-Rode" Stradivarius, generously on loan from a European benefactor.