Experience the golden age of violin virtuosity with "Ida Haendel & Josef Hassid - Their HMV Encores," a captivating collection of short works newly remastered and restored by Urlicht AudioVisual. This album brings together the extraordinary talents of Ida Haendel and Josef Hassid, two of the most celebrated violinists of the 20th century, accompanied by the renowned pianist Gerald Moore.
Spanning a diverse repertoire, this album features works by composers such as Paganini, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky, and Copland, arranged for violin and piano. From the fiery "24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 24 in A Minor" by Paganini to the evocative "Thaïs: Meditation" by Massenet, each track showcases the technical brilliance and expressive depth of Haendel and Hassid's performances. The album also includes lesser-known gems like "Baal Shem: No. 2, Nigun" by Bloch and "Souvenir d'un lieu cher, Op. 42: No. 3, Mélodie" by Tchaikovsky, offering a rich and varied listening experience.
Recorded during their heyday, these performances have been meticulously restored to reveal the nuances and subtleties of the original recordings. The result is a collection that not only pays tribute to the past but also brings it vividly to life for modern audiences. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
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Tracks
Andante and Presto (Arr. for Violin & Piano by Leslie Bridgewater) [Remastered 2023]Giuseppe Tartini, Ida Haendel, Gerald Moore
24 Caprices, Op. 1: No. 24 in A Minor (Remastered 2023)Niccolò Paganini, Ida Haendel, Gerald Moore
Baal Shem: No. 2, Nigun (Remastered 2023)Ernest Bloch, Ida Haendel, Gerald Moore
Slavonic Dances, Op. 46: No. 2 in E Minor (Arr. for Violin & Piano by Fritz Kreisler) [Remastered 2023]Antonin Dvorák, Ida Haendel, Gerald Moore
Waltzes, Op. 39: No. 15 in A-Flat Major (Arr. for Violin & Piano by David Hochstein) [Remastered 2023]Johannes Brahms, David Hochstein, Ida Haendel, Gerald Moore
6 Romanian Folk Dances, BB 68, Sz. 56 (Arr. for Violin & Piano by Zoltán Székely) [Remastered 2023]Béla Bartók, Ida Haendel, Gerald Moore
Habanera (Remastered 2023)Maurice Ravel, Ida Haendel, Gerald Moore
Polonaise Brillante in D Major, Op. 4 (Remastered 2023)Henryk Wieniawski, Ida Haendel, Gerald Moore
Moods, Op. 73: No. 2, Scherzo-Impromptu (Arr. for Violin & Piano by Joseph Achron) [Remastered 2023]Edvard Grieg, Ida Haendel, Gerald Moore
Rodeo: Hoe-Down (Arr. for Violin & Piano by Aaron Copland) [Remastered 2023]Aaron Copland, Ida Haendel, Gerald Moore
Souvenir d'un lieu cher, Op. 42: No. 3, Mélodie (Remastered 2023)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Josef Hassid, Gerald Moore
Humoresque No. 7, Op. 101 (Arr. for Violin & Piano by Fritz Kreisler) [Remastered 2023]Antonin Dvorák, Josef Hassid, Gerald Moore
Thaïs: Meditation (Arr. for VIolin & Piano by Martin Pierre Marsick) [Remastered 2023]Jules Massenet, Josef Hassid, Gerald Moore
La Capricieuse, Op. 17 (Remastered 2023)Edward Elgar, Josef Hassid, Gerald Moore
Danzas Españolas: No. 5. Playera, Op. 23 No. 1 (Remastered 2023)Pablo de Sarasate, Josef Hassid, Gerald Moore
Danzas Españolas: No. 6. Zapateado, Op. 23 No. 2 (Remastered 2023)Pablo de Sarasate, Josef Hassid, Gerald Moore
Caprice Viennois, Op. 28 (Remastered 2023)Fritz Kreisler, Josef Hassid, Gerald Moore
Hebrew Melody, Op. 33 (Remastered 2023)Joseph Achron, Josef Hassid, Gerald Moore
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