Tchaikovsky's 'Valse-Scherzo' Premiered On This Day in 1878 [ON THIS DAY]

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