The album's subtitle, 'music not worth playing', was inspired by a music critic's negative response to hearing some of the music featured on this program.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Balys Dvarionas, a Lithuanian composer, believed in the musician's call to spread beauty, good, and harmony, and to educate people.
Recording & Production
This recording was made possible by generous financial assistance from North West University in South Africa.
Composer Biography
Fritz Kreisler, an Austrian violinist and composer, famously revealed in 1935 that many works he had ascribed to earlier composers were actually his own compositions.
Composer Biography
Myroslav Skoryk, a Ukrainian composer, had his studies interrupted when his family was deported to Siberia for criticizing the Soviet regime.
Composer Biography
Dmitri Kabalevsky, a Russian composer, is especially honored for his outstanding contribution to music education, including composing music for children and setting up a pilot program in Soviet schools.
Album & Artwork
The album title, 'On Fire', refers to the rousing virtuoso showpieces included and the energizing effect of discovering works of striking beauty.
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