Following Paganini's death, numerous musicians strove to assume his position as the 'devil's violinist', but none of them were able to do so as convincingly as the Spaniard Pablo de Sarasate. His uniq...
Famous for his fiery, forceful, and passionate playing, Spanish violinist Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908) was equally renowned for the sweetness and purity of his tone and his impeccable technique. His...
The Spanish violinist and composer Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908) is one of the most fascinating personalities among the 19th-century virtuosos. The child prodigy received violin lessons at the age of...
Elements of Spanish folklore dominate in Sarasate's compositions, but several prominent works also use typical melodies and dances of other countries. Alongside the 'Zigeunerweisen', the 'Introduction...
