Sauret / Rashidova 24 Etudes Caprices CD

Earning the admiration of the most eminent composers of his time, from Brahms and Tchaikovsky to Liszt and Sarasate, Emile Sauret occupies a significant place in the history of the violin. His lively genre pieces were augmented by an extensive cycle of Etudes-Caprices that remain a testament to his finesse and command. Written to span all twenty-four keys, they encompass subtle expressive qualities as well as drama and technical virtuosity. The Azerbaijani-born British violin virtuoso, soloist, recitalist, chamber musician and orchestral director, nazrin Rashidova made her solo debut at the age of three in Baku and was awarded a gold medal by the Cairo Opera House for an exceptional violin recital three years later. Establishing FeMusa in 2008, Britain's first female chamber orchestra in 60 years, is the latest in a series of achievements.