Chopin-Sarasate: 2 Nocturnes, Op. 9, No. 2 &, Op. 27, No. 2 (arr. for violin and piano)

Composer: Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) Arranger: Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908) Instrumentation (this edition): Piano, Violin Originally for: Piano Binding: ISMN: 9790001189590 Size: 9.0 x 12.0 inches Pages: 16 PDF Preview Description Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908), undoubtedly, is one of the most important and most successful violin virtuosos of the second half of the 19th century and has become immortal through his virtuoso and highly expressive bravura pieces in the world of violin playing. His concert programme mostly consisted of his own compositions, even if quite a few works had been dedicated to him by fellow composers and tailor-made for him: for example, 'Symphonie espagnole' by Lalo, 'Scottish Fantasia' by Bruch and violin works by Saint-Saëns and Wieniawski. Apart from works of his own, Sarasate also arranged other works for his own use, such as the two 'Nocturnes' by Frédéric Chopin. To pianists, it may seem like sacrilege to arrange such masterpiec