Louis Kaufman's discography includes many 'firsts,' such as the first LP recording of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons," which won a Grand Prix du Disque.
Composition History
The Khachaturian Violin Concerto, composed in 1940, was dedicated to the celebrated Soviet violinist David Oistrakh.
Interpretation
Louis Kaufman's performance of the Saint-Saëns Violin Concerto No. 3 is noted for its sinuous phrasing, full-bodied tone, and emotional engagement.
Recording & Production
This album is part of the 'Archive Performances' series by Peter Biddulph Violins, dedicated to restoring and remastering historical recordings.
Recording & Production
Bernard Herrmann, a renowned conductor and composer, created a sensitive orchestration of Achron's "Stimmung" specifically for this recording.
Performer Biography
Louis Kaufman, the violinist on this recording, was a prolific studio musician who played on many memorable Hollywood film scores, including "Gone with the Wind" and "Casablanca."
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