Ilya Gringolts, the violinist on this recording, won the International Violin Competition 'Premio Paganini' in 1998 as the youngest first prize winner in the competition's history.
Instruments
Ilya Gringolts performs on a Stradivarius violin from 1718-1720, which is made available to him from a private collection.
Compositional Technique
Paganini's Caprices contain elements of 'primeval' Sicilian folk music, particularly in Caprices Nos. 3, 20, and 23, showcasing the raw power of untampered folk music.
Interpretation
For this recording, Ilya Gringolts used the Henle Urtext edition, which included an unedited volume straight from the manuscript, allowing him to stay true to Paganini's original intentions.
Performer Biography
Ilya Gringolts is a professor of violin at the Zurich Hochschule and an International Fellow at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
Interpretation
Ilya Gringolts' approach to Paganini's Caprices has evolved, now emphasizing their 'chromatic complexity' and 'permeating German Romanticism' rather than 'Italianità'.
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