This album was recorded at Temple Church, London, on October 25 and 26, 1976.
Compositional Technique
Johan Halvorsen, a Norwegian composer and violinist, transcribed Handel's Passacaglia for violin and viola, with much of the transcription being his own creative work beyond the original.
Composer Biography
Ludwig Spohr, a leading violinist of his time, was also a prolific composer who explored many genres from opera to chamber music.
Composition History
Henryk Wieniawski's Études-Caprices, Op.18, for two violins were originally intended for teaching, with the second violin part designed for the teacher.
Album & Artwork
This recital marked the first phase of a fruitful collaboration between Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman, leading to further recordings as a duo, trio, and quartet.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Jean-Marie Leclair, founder of the French violin school, created works praised by contemporaries for their originality and blend of French and Italian styles.
Performer Biography
Itzhak Perlman and Pinchas Zukerman, lifelong friends, formed a violin duo that was considered unmatched since David and Igor Oistrakh.
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