Hagai Shaham

Both composers are served extremely well on this beautifully recorded disc, Hagai Shaham and Arnon Erez in particular giving a totally convincing performance of Bloch's well-known Baal Shem.... — BBC Music Magazine, March 2007, 5 out of 5 stars More…

If, like me, you’re a sucker for lashings of blistering virtuosity, strong, well-contrasted melodic content, and a substantial orchestral contribution, I promise that you will not be disappointed — BBC Music Magazine More…

…this sixth instalment in the 'Romantic Violin Concerto' series is one of its very finest. Hubay's First Concerto, in particular, combines the sweetness of Saint-Saëns and emotional poignancy... — BBC Music Magazine, March 2006, 5 out of 5 stars More…

Shelley is outstanding in this music, blending classical and Romantic elements perfectly.
These two concertos are wonderfully infectious.
The E major occupies a kind of bridge between Mozart... — Gramophone Classical Music Guide, 2010 More…

Hagai Shaham possess a relatively small-scale, sweet sound that is absolutely ideal for this repertoire. He retains his 'cantabile' composure at all times, even when the notes start flying...Shaham... — Classic FM Magazine, January 2011, 4 out of 5 stars More…

The Largo is a seamless reverie and the Finale is vigorous and open-hearted...In both works the recording is clear and well balanced. — The Strad, November 2019 More…

Shaham and Erez deliver outstandingly committed performances, revelling in the music's virtuosity, fantasy and heightened intensity of expression. — BBC Music Magazine, April 2012, 5 out of 5 stars More…