Dubois: Violin Works

Featuring

Raoul Grüneis
Ingolf Turban
Lukas Maria Kuen
Deutsche Radio Philharmonie Saarbrücken Kaiserslautern
Théodore Dubois

Did you know?

1/7

Composer Biography

Théodore Dubois succeeded his counterpoint teacher, Ambroise Thomas, as director of the Paris Conservatoire in 1896, an institution that set the tone for French music at the time.

Performer Biography

Ingolf Turban, a violinist on this album, has performed in major concert halls worldwide and is known for his virtuosic skill in Niccolò Paganini's works, including a complete recording of his six violin concertos.

Composer Biography

Théodore Dubois, a French composer, is primarily known in France as a composing organist and sacred music composer, as well as the author of widely used, conservative music theory textbooks.

Composer Biography

Théodore Dubois, born in rural Champagne in 1837, was shaped by his childhood experiences at the Reims Cathedral, leading to a lifelong connection with sacred music.

Critical Reception

Despite his craftsmanship, Théodore Dubois was often criticized for lacking individuality and being too 'academic,' leading him to be considered a 'runner-up' compared to greater masters.

Composition History

The Violin Concerto by Théodore Dubois is dedicated to the legendary violinist Eugène Ysaÿe, a figure embodying a special aura in French violin tradition.

Compositional Technique

The 'Ballade' by Théodore Dubois, inspired by a poetic motto from contemporary poet Maurice Bouchor, is considered more progressive and unconventional than his Concerto or Sonata.