Tchaikovsky's violin showpiece, Valse-Scherzo Op. 34 premiered on this day in 1878 – 140 years ago.
The first performance was given by Polish violin virtuoso, Stanislaw Barcewicz.
The Valse-Scherzo is a much loved favorite in today's competition and concert repertoire.
VC ARTIST AUGUSTIN HADELICH | TCHAIKOVSKY | VALSE-SCHERZO | ORPHEUS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA | 2015
