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Saint-Saens (1835-1921)

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Including the famous Violin Sonata No. 1! The virtuoso Cecilia Syriacs takes on the all-Saint-Saëns program! SACD hybrid disc. The famous Swedish violinist Cecilia Syriacs, also known for her "String Trio ZPR", has taken on the challenge of an all-Saint-Saëns program! She is accompanied by the young pianist Christian Ihle Hadran, who is also known for his recording of the album "Nordic Rhapsody" (BIS SA-2560) with Johan Dahlene, and Stephen Fitzpatrick on harp. Saint-Saens' masterpiece, the Violin Sonata No. 1, is a fascinating work of technical interplay between violin and piano from beginning to end. The final part of the immaculate final movement, "Allegro molto," is so sparkling that once you've heard it, you'll never forget it. Syriacs and Hadran give a remarkable performance.Fantasy and Lullaby (arranged by Fitzpatrick) offers a beautiful duo of harp and violin! King International