Sarasate refused to play Brahms's Violin Concerto, claiming the only proper melody in it was given to the oboe.
Composer Biography
Pablo Sarasate, the great Spanish violinist, was born in Pamplona in 1844 and began his concert career at the age of fifteen.
Performer Biography
Tianwa Yang, the violinist on this recording, was described by Hong Kong media as 'A Pride Of China' and recorded Paganini's 24 Caprices at age thirteen, making her the youngest interpreter of the work.
Recording & Production
This album is the second volume in Naxos's cycle of Sarasate's complete works for violin and orchestra.
Historical Context
The Navarra Symphony Orchestra, featured on this album, was founded by Pablo Sarasate in 1879, making it the oldest orchestral ensemble still active in Spain.
Performer Biography
Ernest Martínez Izquierdo, the conductor, has received several awards, including the 2006 Latin Grammy for an album dedicated to George Gershwin.
Compositional Technique
Sarasate's music can be categorized into six types, including opera fantasies, transcriptions, compositions based on Spanish folklore, and original compositions.
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