The album's performer, Irina Muresanu, commissioned two new pieces, "Vák" by Shirish Korde and "Oshta" by Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate, to enrich the solo violin repertoire with Indian and Native American inspired music.
Interpretation
The program includes two iconic violin repertoire pieces, Paganini's 24th Caprice and Bach's "Ciaccona," which the performer felt could not be omitted.
Album & Artwork
The album title, "Four Strings Around the World," reflects its concept of celebrating diverse musical cultures through the solo violin, with pieces inspired by folk music from four continents.
Instruments
Irina Muresanu performs on an 1849 Giuseppe Rocca violin and an Étienne Pajeot bow.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded in 2017 at Sono Luminus Studios in Boyce, Virginia, using Merging Technologies Horus and Hapi for recording and mastering.
Performer Biography
Irina Muresanu, the violinist on this album, was born in Romania and now lives and works in the United States, which influenced the program's start and end points.
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