Benjamin Schmid performs on a Stradivarius violin named 'ex Viotti, 1718', which is made available to him by the Austrian National Bank.
Performer Biography
Tibor Bogányi, the conductor, has an exceptionally broad repertoire, covering symphonic, choral, opera, and ballet works.
Recording & Production
This recording was made on October 1st, 2017, in the Kodály Center Pécs, Hungary.
Performer Biography
Benjamin Schmid, the violinist on this album, won the 1992 Carl Flesch Competition in London, along with the Mozart, Beethoven, and audience prizes.
Performer Biography
Benjamin Schmid's discography includes over 50 CDs, some of which have won the German Recording Prize in both classical and jazz categories, making him the only violinist to do so.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in the Kodály Centre in Pécs, Hungary, which is the resident home of the Pannon Philharmonic Orchestra.
Performer Biography
Tibor Bogányi, the conductor, was appointed Chief Conductor of the Turku Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of 28.
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