Zigeunerweisen (Pablo Sarasate)
Albert Combrink2013-05-29T20:01:07+02:00Zigeunerweisen (Pablo Sarasate: 10 March 1844 – 20 September 1908)
Few pieces of music embody at once both the spirit of the 19th century virtuoso of almost supernatural ability, as well as the wild and free spirit of the roaming gypsy. A virtuoso violinist at the height of his powers, Spanish composer Pablo Martín Melitón de Sarasate y Navascués, composed this gypsy-inspired show-piece to show off his own incredible technique. Zigeunerweisen Op. 20, was originally composed for violin and orchestra in 1878 when the composer was 33 years old, [read more…]