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Turina: Violin Sonatas Nos. 1 and 2 / Sonata Española

7/1/1999, 9 Tracks, 55:46

Featuring

  • Felix Ayo
  • Bruno Canino
  • Joaquín Turina

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Composer Biography

During the Spanish Civil War, Joaquin Turina ceased composing, focusing instead on teaching and organizing musical activities in his country.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Joaquin Turina, a prominent Spanish composer of the early 20th century, wrote over 120 compositions.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Felix Ayo's recording of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" earned him the "Grand Prix du Disque," and his Bach solo violin works are considered among the finest ever recorded.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Joaquin Turina's L'Oración del Torero, originally for lute quartet, became so popular that he immediately wrote versions for string quartet and orchestra, and later for piano, with Jascha Heifetz making a violin and piano transcription.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Composer Isaac Albéniz advised a young Joaquin Turina to base his art on popular Spanish and Andalusian music, leading to a "complete metamorphosis" in Turina's life.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Felix Ayo, the violinist on this album, was a founder and the first solo violinist for 16 years of the famous ensemble "I Musici."

Source: Booklet

Composition History

The Sonata Española (1907-08) was the first work by Joaquin Turina to reflect his return to a nationalistic style, following advice from Isaac Albéniz.

Source: Booklet

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