"Eleven Great Violinists of the Twentieth Century" on CD is an anthology that celebrates the golden age of violin playing through a carefully curated selection of historic recordings. Instead of focusing on a single performer, this edition brings together legendary artists such as Yehudi Menuhin, Mischa Elman, Jascha Heifetz and other towering figures of the twentieth century, allowing listeners to experience contrasting styles, schools and interpretative traditions in one place. The compilation typically spans key works from the violin repertoire, from lyrical miniatures and virtuoso showpieces to central concert pieces, offering an ideal overview of how violin artistry developed across the century. The remastered historical recordings preserve the character and warmth of the original sources while improving clarity, so the nuances of each player's tone, phrasing and vibrato can be appreciated. Parnassus, as the manufacturer, is known for specializing in historically important archive recordings and niche classical issues, with great care for documentation and sound restoration. Their releases often appeal to collectors and connoisseurs who value authenticity, historical context and access to rare material that is not widely available in standard catalogues. With this CD, Parnassus continues its mission to keep great performances of the past alive for new generations of listeners who want to discover or revisit the art of the twentieth century's greatest violinists.
Concerto
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- Accordion 6- Bassoon 18- Bugle 35- Cello 200- Clarinet 62- Double Bass 8- Early Instrum. 11- Flute 84- Guitar 28- Harp 17- Harpsichord 26- Lute 4- Mandolin 4- Oboe 45- Organ 34- Other Concerto 9- Other Concerto 1.298- Percussion 7- Piano 727- Recorder 18- Saxophone 19- Solo Instruments 33- Trombone 15- Trumpet 85- Tuba 9- Viola 23- Violin 559Other Classic 3.446Symphonic Music 14.529
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