Tasmin Little's "Violin Showpieces" is a captivating journey through the world of classical music, showcasing her extraordinary talent and versatility as a violinist. Released on October 3, 2011, under Parlophone UK, this album spans a rich and diverse repertoire, offering a delightful blend of well-known masterpieces and hidden gems. With a duration of over two hours, it provides an immersive experience that highlights Little's technical prowess and expressive depth.
The album features a stunning array of compositions, including works by Kreisler, Brahms, Shostakovich, and many others, arranged for violin and piano. From the passionate intensity of Brahms' Hungarian Dances to the lyrical beauty of Falla's Spanish Danse, each piece is performed with precision and emotional resonance. Little's interpretation of Wieniawski's Légende and Sarasate's Introduction et Tarantelle showcases her virtuosic skill, while her rendition of Schubert's Ave Maria demonstrates her ability to convey profound tenderness.
Tasmin Little's "Violin Showpieces" is not just a collection of classical pieces; it's a testament to her artistry and a celebration of the violin's expressive range. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album offers a rewarding and enriching listening experience.
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: The Gadfly, Suite Op. 97a: No. 8 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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