It was a night of romantic movie themes and orchestral folk music (and one modern piece described in the program as "an aircraft revving for takeoff"), with violinist Hilary Hahn the main star. A poker-faced Ms. Hahn strode out and unceremoniously pulled out a lush and technically stunning Korngold Violin Concerto (which features musical themes written for 1930s and 40s Hollywood movies).

It's kind of refreshing to see someone just stand up and , without all the facial contortions and back-bendy moves we've grown to associate with Fine Solo Performances (tm). The person behind us said loudly after the performance, "That was so clean!", which we think is about right. Hahn encored with the slow movement of a Ysaye sonata (we didn't catch which number), which was similarly elegant in presentation.

The rest of the performances, our snuggling neighbors, and a review of the Christmas trees in the lobby, after the jump.

Picture of Hilary Hahn after the concert by SFMike. Thanks, Mike! And thanks, SFist Ced, for letting us step into your shoes for a few concerts! More pictures by SFMike after the jump

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