From the Archives - The Russian Violin

By Frank Byrne,

Sam Wisman

Published November 12, 2024 at 12:41 PM CST

The violin has a musical and spiritual connection with Russian music and this show features works by Sergei Taneyev and Peter Tchaikovsky that may be new to you. They’re melodious, soulful and steeped in the Russian spirit.

Compositions and Recordings

Suite de Concert, Op. 28
by Sergei Taneyev
Yuri Ahronovitch and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra
Christian Altenberg, violin

Serenade Melancolique, Op. 26
by Peter Tchaikovsky
Zubin Mehta and the Israel Philharmonic
Pinchas Zukerman, violin

From the Archives with Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives.

Sam Wisman

Sam Wisman is a senior producer for 91.9 Classical KC and a backup announcer for KCUR 89.3