Spanish Dances for violin and piano by Pablo de Sarasate
Just like many other violin virtuosos of the 19th century, Pablo de Sarasate also composed a series of pieces for violin and piano (or orchestra) for his own concert use. Highly virtuosic salon pieces with echoes of national folk music traditions from all over Europe are at the centre. Sarasate published his eight Spanish dances in four books between 1878 and 1882. The dances alternate between fiery passion and a yearning expressiveness, and are undoubtedly among his most successful compositions. In masterly fashion, Sarasate here mixes up Spanish folk tunes with arrangements of popular compositions of the time. All four original collections are brought together in this single Henle Urtext edition. As in the case of the Henle Urtext edition of Sarasate's Zigeunerweisen (HN 573), the fingerings and bowings are provided by master violinist Ingolf Turban. Includes unmarked part.
BOOK I:
1. Malaguena
BOOK II:
3. Romanza andaluza
BOOK III:
5. Playera
BOOK IV:
7. Vito