During the 2020-21 pandemic, Pavel Šporcl was the first classical musician to perform a 'drive-in' concert and a concert on a lake for socially distanced audiences.
Composer Biography
Jan Kubelík, a Czech violinist and composer, practiced up to 12 hours a day, sometimes until his fingers bled, in his early career.
Performer Biography
Pavel Šporcl, the violinist on this album, is known for his iconic blue violin, created by Czech instrument maker Jan Špidlen.
Composer Biography
Jan Kubelík, a Czech violinist and composer, caused a sensation akin to Beatlemania at the turn of the 20th century.
Composition History
Jan Kubelík's first three Violin Concertos, including the one on this album, were composed during a five-year break from his concert career, published in 1920.
Album & Artwork
This album pairs a world premiere recording of Jan Kubelík's Violin Concerto No. 1 with Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's Violin Concerto in E minor.
Performer Biography
Pavel Šporcl has significantly popularized classical music in the Czech Republic, selling over 230,000 CDs and appearing frequently on television.
You might also enjoy...
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor / Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1
Violin Concertos of Mendelssohn & Bruch
Mendelssohn & Spohr: Violin Concertos Arranged for Flute
Mendelssohn & Bruch Violinkonzerte
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor / Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1
