"Virtuoso Violin" is a captivating album by the renowned violinist Tasmin Little, released in 1992 under the Warner Classics label. This classical masterpiece is a testament to Little's exceptional skill and artistry, accompanied by the talented pianist Piers Lane. The album spans a diverse range of compositions, from the romantic elegance of Kreisler's "Caprice viennois" to the fiery passion of Sarasate's "Introduction et Tarantelle." It also features arrangements of popular works by composers such as Brahms, Shostakovich, and Debussy, showcasing the versatility and depth of Little's musical prowess. With a duration of just over an hour, this album is a delightful journey through the world of classical violin music, perfect for both seasoned enthusiasts and new listeners alike. The meticulous engineering and performance make it a standout in Tasmin Little's discography.
Kreisler: Praeludium and Allegro in the Style of PugnaniFritz Kreisler, Tasmin Little, Piers Lane
Brahms / Arr. Joachim for Violin and Piano: 21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 1 in G MinorJohannes Brahms, Tasmin Little, Piers Lane
Shostakovich / Arr. Atovmyan: Suite from the Gadfly, Op. 97a: VIII. RomanceDmitri Shostakovich, Tasmin Little, Piers Lane
Drigo: 4 Airs de Ballet: II. Valse bluette (Arr. for Violin and Piano by Leopold Auer)Riccardo Drigo, Tasmin Little, Piers Lane
Fibich: Moods, Impressions and Souvenirs, Op. 41: No. 4, Poème (Arr. for Violin and Piano by Jan Kubelik)Zdeněk Fibich, Tasmin Little, Piers Lane
Falla / Arr. Kreisler: La vida breve, Act 2: Spanish Danse No. 1Manuel de Falla, Tasmin Little, Piers Lane
Wieniawski: Légende for Violin and Orchestra in G Minor, Op. 17 (Arr. for Violin and Piano by August Wilhelmj)Henryk Wieniawski, Tasmin Little, Piers Lane
Sarasate: Introduction et Tarantelle, Op. 43Pablo de Sarasate, Tasmin Little, Piers Lane
Brahms / Arr. Joachim for Violin and Piano: 21 Hungarian Dances, WoO 1: No. 5 in G MinorJohannes Brahms, Tasmin Little, Piers Lane
Baal shem: 2. NigunErnest Bloch, Tasmin Little, Piers Lane
Debussy / Arr. Heifetz for Violin and Piano: Beau soir, CD 84, L. 6Claude Debussy, Tasmin Little, Piers Lane
Kreisler: Caprice viennois, Op. 2Fritz Kreisler, Tasmin Little, Piers Lane
Rimsky-Korsakov / Arr. Heifetz: The Tale of Tsar Saltan, Act 3: The Flight of the Bumble-BeeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Tasmin Little, Piers Lane
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