Catalan Violin Works

Featuring

Janna Gandelman
Laia Martín
Enrique Granados
Frederic Mompou
Gaspar Cassadó
Xavier Montsalvatge

Jordi Cervelló

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Historical Context

In the first half of the 20th century, Catalan instrumental music was primarily dominated by the piano and the cello, with the violin often overlooked.

Composition History

Jordi Cervelló's 'Prova di violino' was inspired by the craftsmanship of luthier David Bagué, after Cervelló tested a newly completed instrument in Bagué's workshop.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Catalan composers demonstrated a willingness to embrace the violin in original works, despite the dominance of piano and cello in the region's instrumental music.

Instruments

Janna Gandelman performs on a G.B. Guadagnini violin, which is generously loaned to her by the Yehuda Zisapel Foundation.

Performer Biography

Janna Gandelman, the violinist on this album, was born in Moldavia, immigrated to Israel, and has been a concertmaster for several acclaimed ensembles including the Israel Camerata and the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra.

Performer Biography

Laia Martín, the pianist on this album, holds multiple degrees in music, performs internationally, and co-directs the Puigcerdà Music Festival and the Musical Nights of Santa Cecilia.