Violin Showcase | Brilliant Classics 94748

Violin Showcase

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Label: Brilliant Classics

Cat No: 94748

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 1

Genre: Chamber

Release Date: 21st October 2013

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"To be a virtuoso is to not only be able to execute four-octave arpeggios, tenths, or even left-hand pizzicatos, but to transcend these technical parameters, even in the most formidable of passages, in order to relay the most exquisite of emotions" - Matthieu Arama

Such is the focus of 'Violin Showcase', which pays homage to what has been described as the 'king of instruments', detailing a selection of works that best symbolise this essential blend of technical prowess and musical depth. From profound lyricism, as exemplified by Wieniawski's Variations sur un theme original Op.15, to popular traditional music - Joseph Joachim's transcription of Brahms' engaging Hungarian Dances and Sarasate's glittering La Habanera - the release also draws on operatic inspiration (Paganini's fiendishly difficult but sublime prayer Dal tuo stellate soglio, played on the G string alone), ending on a more light-hearted note with John Williams' passionate air from Fiddler on the Roof.

Performing these works with gusto and flair is the young French violinist Matthieu Arama, a former pupil of Igor Oistrakh, who has already appeared in many of the world's leading concert halls. He is joined by pianist Aurelien Pontier for the recording, which was make at Chateau Fombrauge in Bordeaux - home to the famous St Emilion Grand Cru Classe wine and the name of the 1713 Stradivarius that Arama plays here.

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