Description
Souvenir: A Collection of Romantic and Virtuoso Violin Miniatures CD
UPC: 5998282100431
MPN: B86SZ83-97
Brand Name: Sony Dadc Austria
Overview: An Essential Recital of Violin Masterworks
This 2006 Audio CD, Souvenir, features Hungarian violin virtuoso Ferenc Szecsődi in a captivating recital of beloved classical miniatures and salon pieces. The collection is a musical journey across European styles, showcasing the Romantic warmth of Svendsen's "Romance," the passionate flair of De Falla's "Spanish Dance," and the lyrical charm of Drdla's titular "Souvenir." Spanning composers from Mozart to the 20th-century modernism of Ravel and Debussy (presented here in a violin arrangement), the album demonstrates Szecsődi's dazzling technique and deep musicality. This CD is perfect for listeners who enjoy instrumental music, particularly violin and piano repertoire, and serves as a delightful introduction to celebrated short classical works.
Product Features: Diverse Classical Violin Repertoire
- Format: CD, Album, Stereo
- Genre: Classical
- Style: Romantic, Classical, Impressionism, Virtuoso Violin Miniatures
- Total Tracks: 11
- Release Year: 2006
- Country of Release: Netherlands
- Key Artists: Ferenc Szecsődi (Violin)
- Featured Composers: J. Svendsen, J. Hummel, J. Suk, C. Debussy, W. Kroll, M. de Falla, F. Drdla, N. Rimsky-Korsakov, W. A. Mozart, M. Ravel, J. Hubay.
- Bilingual Track Titles: Features Hungarian (Original) and German (Translation) titles for several works (e.g., Holdfeny (Mondschein)).
Interesting Facts: Violin Virtuosity and Salon Gems
The centerpiece of this album, František Drdla’s "Souvenir" (1904), is a prime example of the popular salon music genre of the late Romantic era. Although Drdla was a celebrated Czech concert violinist, "Souvenir" became his most internationally known work, cherished for its graceful, melancholic melody and often used as a brilliant encore piece by legends like Jascha Heifetz and Joseph Szigeti.
Hungarian violinist Ferenc Szecsődi is a highly esteemed artist and pedagogue, known for his expressive playing and his commitment to the classical Hungarian violin literature, notably the works of Jenő Hubay (whose "A fonóban" / "In der Spinnstube" closes this album). Szecsődi, a recipient of the prestigious Liszt Prize, is celebrated for his "brilliant technique and flooding musicality." This compilation highlights the tradition of the violin as a singing instrument, with arrangements of pieces like Debussy's "Clair de lune" (Holdfeny) and Rimsky-Korsakov's "Scheherazade" showcasing the instrument's capacity for lyrical storytelling and evocative color. The inclusion of W. Kroll’s "Banjo and Fiddle" (Bondzsó és hegedű) injects an element of playful, modern American folk-style into the otherwise predominantly European program.
Track Listing: Violin Gems and Their Timings
| Track | Composer and Title | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | J. Svendsen: Romanc | 6:53 |
| 2. | J. Hummel: Rondo | 4:15 |
| 3. | J. Suk: Apassionato | 4:33 |
| 4. | C. Debussy: Holdfeny (Mondschein) | 4:55 |
| 5. | W. Kroll: Bondzso es hegedu (Banjo und Geige) | 3:05 |
| 6. | M. de Falla: Spanyol tanc (Spanischer Tanz) | 3:56 |
| 7. | Drdla: Souvenir | 3:33 |
| 8. | Rimsky-Korsakow: Seherezade | 4:59 |
| 9. | W. A. Mozart: G-dur rondo | 6:54 |
| 10. | M. Ravel: Blues | 5:36 |
| 11. | J. Hubay: A fonoban (In der Spinnstube) | 4:41 |
Publishers: Sony Dadc Austria
- Label: Sony Dadc Austria
- Catalog Number: B86SZ83-97
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