Benjamin Britten, a renowned British composer, created a cadenza for Manoug Parikian in 1951 for Mozart's Adagio for Violin and Orchestra K. 261.
Performer Biography
Manoug Parikian served as concertmaster for several prominent London orchestras, including the Philharmonia Orchestra and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.
Performer Biography
Several composers, including Elizabeth Maconchy, Thea Musgrave, and Gordon Cross, wrote violin concertos specifically for Manoug Parikian.
Recording & Production
The Busoni Violin Concerto on this album is a live performance recorded on October 20, 1966, with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Recording & Production
The Massenet: Meditation from Thaïs on this album was recorded in Kingsway Hall, London, in 1954 with The Philharmonia Orchestra.
Performer Biography
Manoug Parikian also taught at the Royal Academy of Music, where his teaching philosophy focused on guiding students to solve problems independently.
Performer Biography
Manoug Parikian, the violinist on this album, was born in Mersin, Turkey, in 1927 and debuted as a soloist in 1947.
