Lalo : Symphonie espagnole, Namouna, Suites Nos 1 & 2, Scherzo in D minor
8/1/2012, 16 Tracks, 1:17:36
Featuring
Carlos Kalmar
Alexandre Da Costa
Orquesta Sinfónica de RTVE
Édouard Lalo
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Composition History
Lalo's Symphonie Espagnole was composed for the great Spanish composer and violinist Sarasate to play.
Interpretation
Alexandre Da Costa, the violinist on this album, believes that the Symphonie Espagnole should be played with a profound and dramatic Spanish sensibility, rather than a light, French one.
Performer Biography
Alexandre Da Costa, the violinist, was recognized as a musical prodigy at age nine for his ability to perform with virtuosity on both violin and piano.
Performer Biography
Carlos Kalmar, the conductor, was born in Uruguay to Austrian parents and now lives in Vienna.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded on June 7th and 8th, 2012, at the Teatro Monumental in Madrid.
Performer Biography
Alexandre Da Costa won the 2012 Juno Award for 'Classical Album of the Year' for his recording of Michael Daugherty's concertos.
Instruments
Alexandre Da Costa performs on a 1730 'Guarneri del Gesù' violin and a Sartory bow, loaned by the Canimex Foundation.
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