Joseph Szigeti, the violinist on this album, was known for his supreme virtuosity, outstanding musical vision, and integrity.
Recording & Production
The Berlin pianist Kurt Ruhrseitz, who accompanies Szigeti on some tracks, was his regular recital partner throughout the 1920s and appears on all the violinist's recordings from 1926-28.
Performer Biography
Szigeti was deeply committed to 20th-century music, befriending composers like Bartók, Stravinsky, and Bloch, and premiering many new works, some dedicated to him.
Recording & Production
After his successful US debut in 1925, Szigeti became an exclusive artist with the Columbia label for over thirty years, and all his pre-war electric recordings with piano are included in this anthology.
Interpretation
Szigeti was one of the first violinists to record a complete Bach solo sonata, recording the Sonata in G minor in 1931 and the Sonata in A minor in 1933.
Recording & Production
This recording is part of the 'Archive Performances' series by Peter Biddulph Violins, which focuses on restoring and digitally remastering historical recordings.
Performer Biography
Joseph Szigeti began his recording career in 1908, making fourteen single-sided acoustic discs for HMV in his teens.
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