Laurent Korcia

This brilliant violinist has the ability to do crossover albums without slumming or selling himself short. On Cinema, Laurent Korcia plays famous themes that have been featured in films (some were originally written for the stage or TV before ending up on the silver screen). He plays beautifully while handling each piece differently, going for classical melancholy, flowing romance, Gypsy jazz, American blues or even sparkling humor (his reading of Lalo Schifrin's "Mission: Impossible" theme). Korcia may have near-peerless technique, but he also plays with real passion, verve and heart.