Agnes Zimmermann was a central figure in the musical world of the late 19th century, performing as a soloist and collaborating with masters like Joseph Joachim and Clara Schumann.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Agnes Zimmermann's violin sonatas are considered impressive and unique in British music of the 1860s and '70s, comparing favorably with those of her male contemporaries.
Recording & Production
This album features the first recordings of Agnes Zimmermann's Violin Sonatas.
Historical Context
Agnes Zimmermann's musical thoughts were poured exclusively into chamber music because women composers of her era had fewer opportunities to write for orchestra, which was almost exclusively a male domain.
Instruments
Violinist Mathilde Milwidsky performs on a Giovanni Battista Guadagnini violin, kindly loaned to her by Irene R. Miller through the Beares International Violin Society.
Critical Reception
Joseph Joachim, a renowned violinist, praised Agnes Zimmermann as a "first-rate pianist" and artist, noting her knowledge of old music and interest in modern music.
Composer Biography
Agnes Zimmermann, a prodigiously gifted pianist, made her debut at the Crystal Palace in 1863 at the age of sixteen, performing two movements of Beethoven's 'Emperor' Concerto.
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