Vivaldi: The Four Seasons - Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major (Live)
8/4/2017, 7 Tracks, 1:08:47
Featuring
Henryk Szeryng
Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim
Antonio Vivaldi
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Performer Biography
Henryk Szeryng, the violinist on this album, was born in Zelazowa Wola, the same birthplace as Chopin, near Warsaw.
Performer Biography
At age eight, Henryk Szeryng was sent to study with Carl Flesch, a renowned violin teacher, after being heard by Polish violinist Bronislaw Huberman.
Performer Biography
Henryk Szeryng's international career was reignited after a chance encounter with Artur Rubinstein, who heard him play and helped open doors to major stages.
Performer Biography
After World War II, Henryk Szeryng became a Mexican citizen and was later named a special ambassador by the Mexican government.
Performer Biography
During World War II, Henryk Szeryng served as an interpreter and liaison officer for General Sikorski of the Polish government in exile, giving over 300 benefit concerts for Allied troops.
Performer Biography
Henryk Szeryng was fluent in seven languages and understood all Slavic languages due to his Polish origins.
Instruments
Henryk Szeryng alternated between playing a Stradivarius and a Guarneri violin, noting that the Stradivarius was dark enough and the Guarneri light enough for a smooth transition.
