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The Erlkönig Caprice and 'The Last Rose of Summer Variations' (last of the Polyphonic Studies) stretch violin technique to its very limits. Ilya Gringolts surmounts each hurdle with the brilliance... — BBC Music Magazine, August 2008, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 3rd Mar 2008
Catalogue No: CDA67619
Label: Hyperion
Length: 55 minutes

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Ernst, H W: Fantaisie brillante sur l'opéra Otello de Rossini, Op. 11

Work length14:33

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Ilya Gringolts (violin), Ashley Wass (piano)

Ernst, H W: Sechs mehrstimmige Etüden solo violin

Work length29:02

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Ilya Gringolts (violin)

I. Rondino scherzo: Con spirito

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II. Allegretto: Con grazia

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III. Terzetto: Allegro moderato e tranquillo

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IV. Allegro risoluto

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V. Air de Ballet: Allegretto con giusto

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No 6 'Die letzte Rose', Variations on The Last Rose of Summer. A. Introduction. Moderato – Theme. Andante non troppo

Track length2:25

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No 6 'Die letzte Rose', Variations on The Last Rose of Summer. B. Variation I

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No 6 'Die letzte Rose', Variations on The Last Rose of Summer. C. Variation II

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No 6 'Die letzte Rose', Variations on The Last Rose of Summer. D. Variation III

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No 6 'Die letzte Rose', Variations on The Last Rose of Summer. E. Variation IV. Poco più vivo

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No 6 'Die letzte Rose', Variations on The Last Rose of Summer. F. Finale

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Ernst, H W: Élégie, Op. 10

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Ilya Gringolts (violin), Ashley Wass (piano)

Ernst, H W: Der Erlkönig - Grand Caprice Op. 26

Work length4:12

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Ilya Gringolts (violin)

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As virtuoso violinist, the Moravian Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst was a legend in his own lifetime. He died before the era of sound-recording, and his personal wizardry and magnetism can only dimly be recaptured in the written testimony of his contemporaries. Yet to a significant extent it lives on in his own works for his instrument: for he was a composer who significantly extended the boundaries and meaning of bravura technique. Unfortunately Ernst has long been the preserve of violin specialists only—unjustly, considering his quality as a musical thinker. As a composer Ernst combined the reckless virtuosity of Paganini and Liszt with a sure instinct for musical substance, putting transcendent violin technique at the service of something more than mere display.

The brilliant Russian violinist Ilya Gringolts, acclaimed for his technical brilliance and inspired interpretations of a range of repertoire, is the ideal performer of these dazzlingly difficult works. He has made many distinguished recordings for Deutsche Grammophon and BIS; this is his first recording for Hyperion. He is partnered by fellow former BBC New Generation Artist Ashley Wass.

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August 2008

The Erlkönig Caprice and 'The Last Rose of Summer Variations' (last of the Polyphonic Studies) stretch violin technique to its very limits. Ilya Gringolts surmounts each hurdle with the brilliance and confidence of an Olympic champion.

April 2008

The highlight of the disc, however, is surely the Six Studies. Gringolts's technical command, beautiful intonation and exciting, deep involvement with the music make for a great listening experience.

His playing and his compositions astonished and delighted thousands. His transcription of Schubert's Erlkönig, played here with fiery vehemence by the young Russian violinist Ilya Gringolts, is a demonic tour de force worthy of Pagannini himself

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