From 1929, the Busch-Serkin duo performed all their repertoire by heart, which enhanced their onstage empathy.
Performer Biography
Max Reger, a composer whose music is now being rediscovered, was a hero to Adolf Busch and his brother Fritz, becoming a father figure after Adolf played Reger's Violin Concerto from memory.
Performer Biography
Adolf Busch, the violinist and driving force behind both ensembles on this album, was born in 1891 and died in 1952, experiencing many triumphs as a soloist, chamber musician, and composer.
Performer Biography
Adolf Busch and pianist Rudolf Serkin formed a duo with "almost telepathic intercommunication"; Serkin later married Busch's daughter, Irene.
Recording & Production
The recording of Brahms's String Quartet No. 2 in A minor is being reissued in the West for the first time since its original 78 rpm release.
Performer Biography
The music of Brahms was central to Adolf Busch's life, as his violin teacher Bram Eldering and composition mentor Fritz Steinbach were members of Brahms's intimate circle.
Historical Context
Adolf Busch is remembered for his principled opposition to Adolf Hitler and the Third Reich.
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