Aleksey Igudesman
Romanian Fantasy for Violin and String Orchestra
Short instrumentation: 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0, pno, str
Duration: 7'
Solos:
violin
Instrumentation details:
piano
violin I (6 players)
violin II (6 players)
viola (4 players)
violoncello (4 players)
double bass (2 players)
Romanian Fantasy for Violin and String Orchestra
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Aleksey Igudesman
Romanian Fantasy for Violin and String Orchestra
Available digitally
Type: Dirigierpartitur
Aleksey Igudesman
Romanian Fantasy for Violin and String Orchestra
Available digitally
Type: Klavierauszug
Aleksey Igudesman
Violine (Romanian Fantasy for Violin and String Orchestra)
Available digitally
Type: Solostimme(n)
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Work introduction
Romanian music has been a lifelong love of mine. When my talented friend, the violinist Diana-Maria Turcu, played me a snippet of her catchy Romanian-inspired tune, I couldn't resist taking this musical gem and adding a touch of sparkle, not to mention a whole lot of fun and turning into the “Romanian Fantasy”. Diana told me all about her hometown, Botosani, and I thought to dedicate this piece to the place that's so close to her heart.
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The song starts with a touch of nostalgia, like a warm hug from your homeland. But as it goes on, it takes a wild turn, bursting into an upbeat melody. And just when you think it can't get any more exciting, Diana steps up with a violin solo that's part her, part Paganini, and all Botosani-inspired magic. It's like Paganini went on a wild Romanian adventure!