Maxim Vengerov is a Russian violinist and Classic FM's Artist in Residence since 2020....
Such an inspiring and unforgettable experience working on Beethoven Violin Concerto with the amazing violinist Maxim Vengerov at the Royal College of Music.
: Vocalise : Estrellita : Hungarian Dances Nos. 7,1,5 : Perpetuum Mobile : Humoreske No. 7 : Souvenir d'un lieu cher : Ave Maria : La Ronde des Lutins : Sabre Dance : Méditation : Csárdás Maxim Vengerov (violin) Virtuosi (11 violins) Vag Papian (piano) (Live recording, Grosser Musikvereinsaal, Vienna 28-30th April 2001) | |
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This is an agreeable (cynics might say gimmicky) concert of popular items showing off the virtuoso talents of EMI's star violinist Maxim Vengerov in the spontaneity of a live concert.
The 11 Virtuosi is a unique alliance of eleven accomplished violinists - chiefly Russian - together with pianist Vag Papian, who has rapidly risen to prominence in Israeli cultural life. The booklet notes tell us that the history of the violin ensemble runs deep in Russia.
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