Gabriel Fauré dedicated his Violin Sonata No. 1 in A major, one of his first masterpieces, to Paul Viardot, and it was premiered in 1877.
Composer Biography
Paul Viardot, despite his own musical achievements, felt overshadowed by his famous mother and aunt, stating, 'The name of an illustrious father or mother is terribly heavy to carry'.
Composer Biography
Pauline Viardot, a composer, wrote operettas, choral works, vocal pieces, and instrumental works, often featuring piano, with some operettas having librettos by Ivan Turgenev.
Composer Biography
Paul Viardot, son of Pauline Viardot, was a violin prodigy who studied with César Franck, Théodore Dubois, and Hubert Léonard.
Critical Reception
The violinist Carl Flesch dismissed Paul Viardot as an 'average player of no great artistic importance,' but the booklet argues this criticism is unfair.
Composer Biography
Pauline Viardot, a renowned singer, performed works by Mozart, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, and premiered Brahms' Alto Rhapsody in 1870.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of several works by Paul and Pauline Viardot.
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