Zigeunerweisen ~ Passion ① Pablo de Sarasate: Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 ② Pablo de Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy, Op. 25 ③ Antonín Dvořák: Mazurek in E minor, Op. 49 ④ Antonín Dvořák: Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 53 Akiko Suwanai (Violin) Conductor: Iván Fischer Budapest Festival Orchestra Recorded: December 1999, Budapest This album, which has always been well-received and a bestseller, marks her fourth release, and her first concerto recording in a while since her debut album, 10 years after winning the Tchaikovsky Competition. The combination of Dvořák and Sarasate, both melody makers who, while seemingly contrasting – Eastern European Bohemia and Southern European Spain – actually share a style characterized by intense and passionate emotions, is a combination that maximizes the appeal of the violin. It's a pleasure to enjoy the beautifully lyrical, dimly lit melancholy and the dazzling virtuosity. This is a masterpiece that quenches the thirst of Suwanai fans. This is a wonderful performance that captivates with its eye-opening, diverse techniques and the tone of the "Dolphin," a Stradivarius instrument made in 1714. Sarasate's masterpiece "Zigeunerweisen," which uses Gypsy melodies, is composed of three parts, but you can fully enjoy Akiko Suwanai's superb yet approachable melodic beauty and the unique tone of her instrument. The "Carmen Fantasy" is dynamic yet delicate, and the condensed virtuosity is simply amazing!! It's a wonderful CD that gives you goosebumps no matter how many times you listen to it. I was also overwhelmed by the outstanding performance of Dvořák's "Mazurek." Although it originates from the Polish folk dance Mazurka, the pulsating performance is exquisite. Please understand that this is a used item before purchasing. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to such matters. There may be fine scratches or marks on the case. The images are everything. Please check carefully. L-4