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'Emile Sauret and his 24 Etudes-Caprices, Op.64' (Vol.1)
RELEASED ON NAXOS IN JUNE 2017!
The supreme 19th century violin virtuoso, composer and pedagogue, Emile Sauret carved himself an enviable reputation during his lifetime and was acclaimed by the greatest musicians of the century, including Sarasate, Brahms and Liszt.
However, Sauret himself seems very little known, although he is predominantly remembered by violinists for the fiendishly difficult cadenza he composed to Paganini’s first violin concerto.
Composed during his professorial tenure at the Royal Academy of Music, the 24 Etudes-Caprices are a testament to his technical finesse and are dedicated to his student, the great British virtuoso Marjorie Hayward.
This is a first recording in 115 years, since its first publication in 1902.
The CD was featured on Andrew McGregor's Record Review on BBC Radio 3 (Tune in on 01:23:00) at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08skymc
For more information, please click HERE
RELEASED ON NAXOS IN JUNE 2017!
The supreme 19th century violin virtuoso, composer and pedagogue, Emile Sauret carved himself an enviable reputation during his lifetime and was acclaimed by the greatest musicians of the century, including Sarasate, Brahms and Liszt.
However, Sauret himself seems very little known, although he is predominantly remembered by violinists for the fiendishly difficult cadenza he composed to Paganini’s first violin concerto.
Composed during his professorial tenure at the Royal Academy of Music, the 24 Etudes-Caprices are a testament to his technical finesse and are dedicated to his student, the great British virtuoso Marjorie Hayward.
This is a first recording in 115 years, since its first publication in 1902.
The CD was featured on Andrew McGregor's Record Review on BBC Radio 3 (Tune in on 01:23:00) at http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08skymc
For more information, please click HERE
‘Carnival’
Released on FHR in September 2016 - 'Carnival' features brand new arrangements/ transcriptions of classic repertoire
Nazrin Rashidova violin Stanislav Hvartchilkov guitar
Click HERE to watch an extract from the album
An article was published on The Strad Magazine (online) in time for the release of the 'Carnival' album.
Click HERE to read the article
PRESS QUOTES
"For those who enjoy this kind of program, Rashidova’s and Hvartchilkov’s should be appropriate for either careful listening or exquisite entertainment. It’s short, but it’s oh, so sweet. Urgently recommended." [Fanfare, 2017]
"Colours of Europe in a delightful violin and guitar recital" [The Strad, 2016]
Released on FHR in September 2016 - 'Carnival' features brand new arrangements/ transcriptions of classic repertoire
Nazrin Rashidova violin Stanislav Hvartchilkov guitar
Click HERE to watch an extract from the album
An article was published on The Strad Magazine (online) in time for the release of the 'Carnival' album.
Click HERE to read the article
PRESS QUOTES
"For those who enjoy this kind of program, Rashidova’s and Hvartchilkov’s should be appropriate for either careful listening or exquisite entertainment. It’s short, but it’s oh, so sweet. Urgently recommended." [Fanfare, 2017]
"Colours of Europe in a delightful violin and guitar recital" [The Strad, 2016]
Official Naxos Press Release ©
Moritz MOSZKOWSKI (1854–1925)
Works for Violin and Piano
Five Spanish Dances • Four Pieces • Suite for Two Violins
Nazrin Rashidova, Violin
Daniel Grimwood, Piano
Moritz Moszkowski enjoyed a considerable international reputation as a composer and pianist and was fêted as the natural successor to Chopin. It is a mark of his music’s success that it was arranged for countless ensembles and solo instruments. French violinist Émile Sauret transformed the popular Spanish Dances into virtuoso showpieces filled with all manner of impressive elaborations, Jascha Heifetz similarly turning Etincelles or ‘Sparks’ into something brilliantly light and twinkling. The interaction of two violins makes the Suite highly dramatic, contrasting with the fine lyrical melody of Moszkowski’s Serenata.
Key Features
- Moszkowski’s works with violin—original or in arrangement—tend to appear as part of ‘encore’ programs, the Suite with two violins being something of a chamber music rarity. This substantial program brings together some of his best-loved works in transcriptions by noted violinists, along with original compositions for the instrument.
- Rising star and award-winning violinist Nazrin Rashidova had her Naxos debut in a recording of a program of works by Leopold Godowsky (8.573058) that was described as “outstanding” by Gramophone; The Strad stating that the playing “captures [the music’s] elusive, tantalising combination of insouciant cool and nostalgic intensity to perfection.”
- Pianist Daniel Grimwood is a highly regarded soloist in his own right, reviewed as "Stimulating and revelatory in equal measure" by The Telegraph. His Liszt album from the SFZ Music label made a Daily Telegraph “CD of the Week” and a Gramophone Magazine ‘Editor’s Choice’, and he was the first artist to record for the Edition Peters Sounds label with the complete Nocturnes by Fauré.
Moritz MOSZKOWSKI (1854–1925)
Works for Violin and Piano
Five Spanish Dances • Four Pieces • Suite for Two Violins
Nazrin Rashidova, Violin
Daniel Grimwood, Piano
Moritz Moszkowski enjoyed a considerable international reputation as a composer and pianist and was fêted as the natural successor to Chopin. It is a mark of his music’s success that it was arranged for countless ensembles and solo instruments. French violinist Émile Sauret transformed the popular Spanish Dances into virtuoso showpieces filled with all manner of impressive elaborations, Jascha Heifetz similarly turning Etincelles or ‘Sparks’ into something brilliantly light and twinkling. The interaction of two violins makes the Suite highly dramatic, contrasting with the fine lyrical melody of Moszkowski’s Serenata.
Key Features
- Moszkowski’s works with violin—original or in arrangement—tend to appear as part of ‘encore’ programs, the Suite with two violins being something of a chamber music rarity. This substantial program brings together some of his best-loved works in transcriptions by noted violinists, along with original compositions for the instrument.
- Rising star and award-winning violinist Nazrin Rashidova had her Naxos debut in a recording of a program of works by Leopold Godowsky (8.573058) that was described as “outstanding” by Gramophone; The Strad stating that the playing “captures [the music’s] elusive, tantalising combination of insouciant cool and nostalgic intensity to perfection.”
- Pianist Daniel Grimwood is a highly regarded soloist in his own right, reviewed as "Stimulating and revelatory in equal measure" by The Telegraph. His Liszt album from the SFZ Music label made a Daily Telegraph “CD of the Week” and a Gramophone Magazine ‘Editor’s Choice’, and he was the first artist to record for the Edition Peters Sounds label with the complete Nocturnes by Fauré.
Photo by Omur Black
LIBRARIES The Godowsky and Dreams CDs are now catalogued in the British (Sound & Moving Image Catalogue)
and Goldsmiths Libraries, U.K.
The Godowsky CD is also catalogued in the Library of Congress, U.S.A.
and Goldsmiths Libraries, U.K.
The Godowsky CD is also catalogued in the Library of Congress, U.S.A.
The 'Dreams' CD was successfully launched on 12th March 2014 in Kings Place.
The concert was kindly supported by The European Azerbaijan Society.
The Launch was reviewed on 'London Art' Culture TV programme, aired on BNT1 and BNT World.
Watch HERE
Concert Review
The concert was kindly supported by The European Azerbaijan Society.
The Launch was reviewed on 'London Art' Culture TV programme, aired on BNT1 and BNT World.
Watch HERE
Concert Review
Nazrin's successful Wigmore Hall solo debut in September 2013 included the launch of the new Godowsky CD with Roderick Chadwick on piano.
The Strad Magazine Review
Gramophone Magazine Review
Other CD Reviews
Concert Review
Recommended on Expedition Audio
The Strad Magazine Review
Gramophone Magazine Review
Other CD Reviews
Concert Review
Recommended on Expedition Audio
Debut CD is a premiere recording of Leopold Godowsky's complete collection of works for violin and piano, released on the Naxos label in June 2013. For more information, click HERE.
Second CD is also a premiere recording of a selection of Azerbaijani composer, Tofiq Guliyev's works, newly arranged for violin and guitar along with guitarist, Stanislav Hvartchilkov. For more information, make contact with Nazrin via the website.
Second CD is also a premiere recording of a selection of Azerbaijani composer, Tofiq Guliyev's works, newly arranged for violin and guitar along with guitarist, Stanislav Hvartchilkov. For more information, make contact with Nazrin via the website.
In June 2013, FeMusa was invited by the Anglo-Azerbaijani Society to perform at the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. For more information, visit: www.femusa.co.uk
In February 2014, FeMusa performed in St. Roch, Paris and in St. John's Smith Square, London. Their 2015 concert was broadcast on LondonLive UK tv. Follow www.femusa.co.uk for more information.
In February 2014, FeMusa performed in St. Roch, Paris and in St. John's Smith Square, London. Their 2015 concert was broadcast on LondonLive UK tv. Follow www.femusa.co.uk for more information.
In recognition of her talents and role in creating bridges between the British and Azerbaijan people, between 2011 and 2015, BP selected Nazrin as a cultural ambassador for their company.
