Yehudi Menuhin, a renowned violinist and Enesco's pupil, described Enesco's radiance, deep humanity, and integrity as qualities that came out in his music and teaching.
Performer Biography
Georges Enesco, the Romanian violinist featured on this album, was a child prodigy who began playing the violin at age four and studied at the Vienna and Paris Conservatories.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Despite his remarkable skill as a violinist, Georges Enesco was primarily interested in composing and felt that the life of a concert artist was too limiting.
Performer Biography
Enesco was not only a virtuoso violinist but also an outstanding pianist, composer, and conductor, known for his photographic memory which allowed him to memorize scores after a single reading.
Recording & Production
This recording was made from original acetate discs loaned from the Music Department of the University of Illinois in Urbana, where the concert took place.
Performer Biography
Enesco was an inspiring teacher, and his most important pupil, Yehudi Menuhin, acknowledged that 'Everything I do carries his imprint'.
