Episode 70: Gwendolyn Masin on three unknown violin pieces you should know

Violinist Gwendolyn Masin is an intrepid explorer of neglected violin works throughout history. In this episode, she shares with me three short pieces that she believes really should enjoy more time in the spotlight of staple repertoire; by Vítězslava Kaprálová, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco and Lazare Saminsky. Interested in exploring these works? Here are links to the scores and Gwendolyn's recommended recordings: Pieces in order of mention: Vítězslava Kaprálová, Burlesque Score: http://www.kapralova.org/EDITION.htm   + Recording https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkHDYcaKeWw     Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Ritmi Score: https://imslp.org/wiki/Ritmi,_Op.15_(Castelnuovo-Tedesco,_Mario) + https://mariocastelnuovotedesco.com/works_with_opus/ritmi/ + Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3ptU5zQ-X8&t=6s   Lazare Saminsky, Hebrew Rhapsody  Score: https://www.universaledition.com/lazare-saminsky-2717/werke/hebraeische-rhapsodie-9936   Recording (by Orsolya Korcsolán): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPnIQCeT1Cw   Read Gwendolyn's online article 'Shining a light on Poldowski' here Check out thestrad.com for the latest news, articles and reviews on all things to do with string playing. Register and subscribe to access exclusive archival content from 2010 onwards. Student discount! Get 50% off an online subscription! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3eQ75AB  Find us on social media: Facebook.com/thestrad Twitter: @TheStradMag Instagram: @the_strad_   Tango Irène Wieniawska (Poldowski) Gwendolyn Masin, violin / Vera Kooper, piano Legends Orchid Classics ORC100210 Photo courtesy Neda Navaee