Livia Sohn - Opera Fantasies for Violin

The operatic fantasy, as a vehicle for the display of virtuosity, came into it's own in the 19th century, notably with the 'demon violinist' Paganini, whose variations on Rossini' I Palpiti are included here.

1) Fantaisie Brillante on Bizet's Carmen Op.3 No.3
2) Duo on Theme's from Wagner's Lohengrin Op.63 No.3
3) Parasha's Aria
4) From My Window
5) Medley: Song of Human Isufficiency/Mack the Knife
6) Fantasy Extract on Themes from Richard Stauss's Der Rosenkavalier
7) I Palpiti: Introduction and Variations on Di Tanti Palpiti from Rossini's Tancredi
8) Au Fond Du Temple Saint
9) Aubade: Vainement Ma Bien-Aimee