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Music: Scherzo Tarantelle, Op. 16
Composer: Henryk Wieniawski
Artists: Piet Koornhof, violin; Bernarda Vorster, piano;
Album: On Fire: The Virtuoso Violin
Label: Delos Productions - DE3479
Street Date: February 12, 2016

“...the elegance and immaculate suaveness of a Heifetz or Oistrakh” — Natal Daily News

Distinguished South African violinist Piet Koornhof’s third recording for Delos highlights (in keeping with the title) virtuoso showpieces for his instrument, both well-known and rare.

In this 2-CD set, Piet tackles some of the most brilliant and technically challenging repertoire for violin ever written. We hear glittering masterpieces by fabled masters of the instrument: Henryk Wienawski, Fritz Kreisler, and Eugene Ÿsaye. On the more rarely performed side, we get highly worthwhile violin treasures by, among others, Glazunov, Kroll, Taneyev, Rota, and Karayev – as well as a particularly fascinating cycle by Eduard Toldrà.

Piet’s jaw-dropping virtuosity and  ery interpretations are sensitively supported by his compatriot, pianist Bernarda Vorster. Together they have crafted a beautifully performed program that will appeal in particular to violinists and fans of the instrument, as well as an awe- inspiring listening experience for the rest of us.

On Fire: The Virtuoso Violin

Scherzo Tarantelle, Op. 16

Henryk Wieniawski: Scherzo Tarantelle, Op. 16

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Violin Sonata No. 9 in A Major, Op. 47 "Kreutzer": II. (e) Variation IV

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