Zigeunerweisen (Famous Violin Collection) 《Souvenir》 ① Dvořák: Humoresque (Wilhelmj arrangement) ② Dvořák: Four Romantic Pieces ③ Szymanowski: Nocturne and Tarantella ④ Bach: Air on the G String ⑤ Stravinsky: Dithyramb ⑥ Ibert: Little White Donkey ⑦ Kreisler: Schön Rosmarin ⑧ Kreisler: Caprice Viennois ⑨ Kreisler: Chinese Tambourine ⑩ Schubert: Ave Maria (Wilhelmj arrangement) ⑪ Rachmaninoff: Two Salon Pieces ⑫ Massenet: Méditation from Thaïs (Marsick arrangement) ⑬ Debussy: Beau Soir (Heifetz arrangement) ⑭ Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen Kyung-Wha Chung (Violin) Itamar Golan (Piano) Recorded: 1998 It's rare to find a performer who can captivate the listener with pieces that, in a sense, have been heard countless times, such as "Humoresque" and "Zigeunerweisen." This is a masterpiece by Kyung-Wha Chung, who poured an incredible amount of concentration and focus into every piece without any compromise. It's an ideal album for when you want to immerse yourself in the violin. She is not a performer who outwardly projects herself. She is an artist who delves deeper and deeper within herself. Starting with Humoresque, I was somewhat surprised that she would play this piece, but from the fourth of the Four Romantic Pieces, and the fifth piece, Larghetto, the expression completely changed. I thought, "Yes, these kinds of pieces suit her," and then she perfectly fit with Szymanowski. The Stravinsky's approach, which follows "Air on the G String," without any sweetness, honestly translates her emotions into sound. The airiness when she moves from Ibert's abstraction to Kreisler is amazing, like a flower suddenly blooming. And the deep sound and emotion of the unison, like a cello, in "Ave Maria." The change to the high-pitched chords from the middle is exquisite. The delicate melodic beauty of Debussy, and the strong, clear sound and perfect technique of the title track are also incredible. Import, disc surface with no scratches 10 Zigeunerweisen *Discounts for multiple purchases (requires prior comment) 2 items purchased → 150 yen off, 3 items purchased → 300 yen off 4 items purchased → 450 yen off, 10 or more items → 150 yen off all items (Please note that discounts are not available for single item purchases)