Jenő Hubay's Scènes de la csárda were composed over forty years, from 1879 to 1920, and were intended for his own concert performances and teaching.
Historical Context
In the late 19th century, Hungarian folk music was largely understood through popular works like Franz Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsodies and Johannes Brahms's Hungarian Dances.
Performer Biography
Hagai Shaham, the violinist on this recording, won first prize at the Munich ARD competition in 1990 in the violin-piano duo category.
Composer Biography
Many of Hubay's works on this album, including the Scènes de la csárda and Poèmes hongrois, were dedicated to prominent violinists and contemporary figures.
Historical Context
Much of what was popularized as 'gypsy' music in the 19th century actually originated from the popular music of the middle classes, not true Magyar folk tradition.
Historical Context
A true distinction between 'genuine' and 'pastiche' gypsy music was only made after rigorous ethnomusicological research by Bartók and Kodály in the early 20th century.
Performer Biography
Ilona Feher, the beloved teacher of violinist Hagai Shaham, was a student of Hubay at the Budapest Academy and became Israel's most distinguished violin teacher.
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