Vilmos Csikos, the violinist on this album, has won numerous international competitions, including the 2020 Henry Vieuxtemps International Violin Competition.
Composition History
This recording includes previously lost and unpublished manuscripts by Vieuxtemps, passed down through his family, some of which are being premiered here.
Composer Biography
Henry Vieuxtemps, a virtuoso violinist, was considered a worthy successor to Paganini as "king of the violin" and was internationally famous.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Vieuxtemps revolutionized the violin in the 19th century by transforming its technique, aesthetic, and poetry, moving beyond the old repertoire.
Instruments
For this recording, Vilmos Csikos plays a Giovanni Battista Rogeri (Cremona) 1700 violin on most tracks and a Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume (Paris) 1828 violin on one track.
Composer Biography
Vieuxtemps traveled the world for over 40 years, performing in cities from Russia to America, always with his famous Guarneri del Gesù violin.
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