Episode 70: Gwendolyn Masin on three unknown violin pieces you should know

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:

1. Vítězslava Kaprálová, Burlesque

Score:

http://www.kapralova.org/EDITION.htm

 

+ Recording

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkHDYcaKeWw

 

 

2. 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

 

3. 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

Legends

Orchid Classics ORC100210

Photo courtesy Neda Navaee