Sarasate refused to play Brahms's Violin Concerto, claiming its only proper melody was given to the oboe.
Performer Biography
Tianwa Yang, the violinist on this recording, began studying violin at age four and recorded Paganini's 24 Caprices at thirteen, making her the youngest artist to do so.
Instruments
Sarasate enjoyed juxtaposing the booming G string of his 1724 Stradivarius violin with its flute-like E string, a unique touch found in virtually all his music.
Compositional Technique
Sarasate created tailor-made compositions for himself, demonstrating a skill of genius in his arrangements and original works.
Performer Biography
Markus Hadulla, the pianist on this recording, won the prize for best Lieder accompanist at the Seventh International Hugo Wolf Competition in 1994.
Composer Biography
Pablo Sarasate, a Spanish violinist born in 1844, launched his concert career by the age of fifteen after studying at the Paris Conservatoire.
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