Devy Erlilh (1928-2012) was a great violinist, one of the greatest giants of the French violin school, and one of the most important proponents of the contemporary music. After studying with Jules Boucherit at the Paris Conservatoire, he won the Long-Thibaud competition in 1955 which lauched his career. He gave the world premiere of the works of Maderna, Milhaud and Martinu. According to his pupil Philippe Graffin, he was a violinist with a beautiful tone that's never forced, and lots of imagination. He remains a rather elusive presence, since just a few of his recordings have been transferred to CD. This double-LP contains his live performances from 1971 and 1980.

180g Audiophile Virgin Vinyl

Double LP

Recorded Live in Salle Gaveau, Paris, October 7, 1980 (Mozart, Schubert & Beethoven) & Live in Maison de la Radio, Paris, March 13, 1971 (Bach & Paganini)

From the Original Master of INA

Pressed at Toyokasei in Japan

Gatefold Tip-On Jacket with Obi Strip

First Time Ever on Vinyl

Import

Musicians

Devy Erlih violin

Brigitte Engerer piano

Selections

Side A:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

Violin Sonata in E-flat major, KV 481

I. Molto allegro

II Adagio

III Allegretto

Side B:

Franz Schubert (1797-1828)

16 German Dances (Deutsche Tanze), D783

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Violin Sonata No.9 in A major, op.47 'Kreutzer'

I. Adagio sostenuto - Presto

Side C:

II. Andante con variazioni

III. Presto

Side D:

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Sonata No.1 in G minor for Violin Solo, BWV 1001

I. Adagio

II. Fuga (Allegro)

III. Siciliana

IV. Presto