Great Performances from International Archives
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Great Performances from International Archives
Michael Rabin (violin) / Philharmonia Orchestra / Eugene Goossens
[ Medici Arts / CD ]
Release Date: Saturday 12 April 2008
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The American Michael Rabin (1936-1972) was one of the greatest virtuoso violinists in the post-War period, but his career was tragically short. He died aged 36 years after falling in his apartment.
Recording:
Abbey Road Studio No.1, London, 14 May 1960
Samuel Goldwyn Studios, Hollywood, 10-11 September 1959
The American Michael Rabin (1936-1972) was one of the greatest virtuoso violinists in the post-War period, but his career was tragically short. He died aged 36 years after falling in his apartment.
All the works represented in this collection require tremendous technical ability ranging from Wieniawski's Concerto No. 2 (a favourite of Heifetz), and the ever popular Paganini Concerto No. 1, to the seductive melodies of the Saint-Saens, ending with the fiery Zigeunerweisen and the two short encores.
This CD represents a wonderful cross-section and anthology of Rabin's finest work, a great artist who these days has largely been forgotten except by knowledgeable collectors and by every violinist working today.
All the stereo tapes have been licensed from EMI and have been expertly re-mastered by Paul Baily.
Tracks:
Wieniawski:
Violin Concerto No. 2
Paganini:
Violin Concerto No. 1 / Moto Perpetuo
Saint-Saens:
Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso
Sarasate:
Zigeunerweisen
Dinicu:
Hora Staccato
