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    It seems that this Hungarian composer wrote two violin concertos, but only the first has been published, and it's one of the most beautiful, romantic concertos of the 19th century. Milstein's recording is already legendary. Who was this guy?

    Question #100906. Asked by Cem1942. (Nov 11 08 3:43 AM)


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    		Karl Goldmark

    His Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 28, was once his most frequently played piece. The concerto had its premiere in Bremen in 1877, initially enjoyed great popularity and then slid into obscurity. A very romantic work, it has a Magyar march in the first movement and passages reminiscent of Dvořák and Mendelssohn in the second and third movements. It has started to re-enter the repertoire, through recordings by such soloists as Itzhak Perlman. He wrote a second violin concerto, but it was never published.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Goldmark

    Karl Goldmark (1830-1915) is recalled for only a handful of works, like his The Queen of Sheba opera and the underperformed Rustic Wedding Symphony. His Violin Concerto used to be championed by Nathan Milstein.

    http://www.audaud.com/article.php?ArticleID=2194


    Nov 11 08, 6:17 AM

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