Joseph Szigeti was an ardent champion of contemporary music, making premiere recordings of concertos by Prokofiev, Busoni, and Bloch.
Performer Biography
Joseph Szigeti, the violinist, wrote three books: 'Szigeti on the Violin', 'A Violinist's Notebook', and 'Ten Beethoven Sonatas', detailing his violin technique.
Recording & Production
The spoken introductions by Joseph Szigeti were recorded in 1966 at Radio Lausanne, years after the 1957 recital, at the request of Frederick Maroth, a friend and record label founder.
Album & Artwork
The 1957 recital was part of a series of three concerts titled 'Eleven Masterpieces of the Twentieth Century', which Joseph Szigeti performed at numerous college campuses.
Performer Biography
Joseph Szigeti, the violinist on this recording, was known as the 'musician's violinist' and focused on the meaning of notes within a score.
Recording & Production
This CD captures a complete recital given by Joseph Szigeti and Carlo Bussotti at the University of Southern California on January 13, 1957.
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