Spanish violinist and composer Pablo de Sarasate died on this day in 1908, from chronic bronchitis – aged 64.
Remembered as one of the eminent violin virtuosi of all time, he premiered a number of cornerstone works, including Wieniawski’s 2nd Violin Concerto, Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole, Saint-Saens’ 3rd Violin Concerto and Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso and Bruch’s Scottish Fantasy.
SARASATE | ZIGEUNERWEISEN | 1904
Sarasate |CD|
Julia Fischer, violin
Milana Chernyavska, piano
Release Date: March 2014
Decca
Sarasate |CD|
Julia Fischer, violin
Milana Chernyavska, piano
Release Date: March 2014
Decca
