Description
Violinist Gwendolyn Masin is an intrepid explorer of neglected violin works throughout history. In this episode, she shares with me three short pieces that she believes really should enjoy more time in the spotlight of staple repertoire; by Vítězslava Kaprálová, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco and Lazare Saminsky.
Interested in exploring these works? Here are links to the scores and Gwendolyn's recommended recordings:
Pieces in order of mention:
Vítězslava Kaprálová, Burlesque
Score:
http://www.kapralova.org/EDITION.htm
+ Recording
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkHDYcaKeWw
Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Ritmi
Score:
https://imslp.org/wiki/Ritmi,_Op.15_(Castelnuovo-Tedesco,_Mario)
+
https://mariocastelnuovotedesco.com/works_with_opus/ritmi/
+ Recording:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3ptU5zQ-X8&t=6s
Lazare Saminsky, Hebrew Rhapsody
Score:
https://www.universaledition.com/lazare-saminsky-2717/werke/hebraeische-rhapsodie-9936
Recording (by Orsolya Korcsolán):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPnIQCeT1Cw
Read Gwendolyn's online article 'Shining a light on Poldowski' here
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Tango
Irène Wieniawska (Poldowski)
Gwendolyn Masin, violin / Vera Kooper, piano
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Orchid Classics ORC100210
Photo courtesy Neda Navaee
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