Brian Buckstead, Irina Ravitskaya - Ignaz Brüll: Violin Sonata No. 2, Violin Sonata No. 3, Suite for Violin and Piano (2025)
BAND/ARTIST: Brian Buckstead, Irina Ravitskaya
- Title: Ignaz Brüll: Violin Sonata No. 2, Violin Sonata No. 3, Suite for Violin and Piano
- Year Of Release: 2025
- Label: MSR Classics
- Genre: Classical
- Quality: flac lossless (tracks)
- Total Time: 01:04:40
- Total Size: 256 mb
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Tracklist
01. Sonata No. 3 in E Minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 81: I. Moderato
02. Sonata No. 3 in E Minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 81: II. Andante con moto
03. Sonata No. 3 in E Minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 81: III. Rondo - Allegro commodo
04. Suite in A Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 42: I. Präludium
05. Suite in A Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 42: II. Scherzo
06. Suite in A Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 42: III. Reigen
07. Suite in A Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 42: IV. Thema mit Variationen
08. Suite in A Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 42: V. Alla Giga
09. Sonata No. 2 in A Minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 60: I. Allegro ma non troppo
10. Sonata No. 2 in A Minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 60: II. Cavatine – Andante
11. Sonata No. 2 in A Minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 60: III. Scherzo – Allegro vivace
12. Sonata No. 2 in A Minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
Ignaz Brüll (1846–1907) was an Austrian composer and pianist of Czech-Jewish descent. He was born on 7 November 1846 in Prostějov, Moravia (then part of the Austrian Empire, now in the Czech Republic). Brüll settled in Vienna, where he studied piano with Julius Epstein and composition with Johann Rufinatscha. Brüll’s musical output was considerable and diverse, including symphonies, operas, chamber music, piano works and songs. He was highly regarded in his time, earning praise from influential figures such as Johannes Brahms and Franz Liszt. His music is characterized by its melodic richness and harmonic ingenuity, reflecting the conservative styles of Brahms, Schumann and Mendelssohn. Despite his talent and critical acclaim during his lifetime, Brüll’s works gradually fell into obscurity in the twentieth century. However, there has been a resurgence of interest in his music in recent years, with efforts to revive and perform his compositions. Brüll’s legacy is being rediscovered by contemporary audiences and musicians, shedding light on a composer whose contributions to the musical landscape of the late 19th century deserve recognition.
Brian Buckstead maintains a flourishing career as a violinist, violist, conductor and educator, making significant contributions to the music world through extensive performances and teachings across the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. He is currently the conductor of the Hays Symphony in Kansas. Buckstead gave the world premiere performance of Latent Emotions for solo violin and symphonic wind ensemble by award-winning Spanish composer Oscar Navarro. Additionally, his performances of Pulse Aria and Achoo Lullaby, both works for solo viola and electronics by Stephen Andrew Taylor, were featured at the 2021 New Music Festival at Fort Hays State University and the 2023 College Music Society Conference. A passionate advocate for music by obscure, forgotten and historically under-represented composers, Buckstead boasts an extensive and eclectic repertoire as a performer and conductor. He has recently performed works by Einojuhani Rautavaara, William Grant Still, Joseph Bologne (Chevalier de Saint-Georges), Germaine Tailleferre and Danny Elfman. His previous album, Forgotten Bériot: Virtuoso Opera Fantasies, features world premiere recordings of works by forgotten nineteenth-century Belgian violinist-composer, Charles de Bériot. A regular contributor to the American String Teacher’s Association (ASTA), Buckstead frequently gives presentations at national conferences, covering topics such as the pedagogy of John Kendall, Arabic violin technique, and the diversification of orchestral repertoire. Buckstead has conducted extensive research on the teaching and philosophy of Kendall, a pioneer of the Suzuki Method in the United States. His dissertation, titled “A Maverick Pedagogue: The Teaching and Ideas of John Kendall,” delves into Kendall’s innovative methods and contributions to string pedagogy. Brian Buckstead received his Bachelor of Music degree from St. Olaf College and his Master and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His principal teachers include Beatrix Lien, Charles Gray, Jennifer John and David Perry. He has held teaching positions at several colleges and universities across Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Canada, and is currently Associate Professor of Violin and Viola at Fort Hays State University in Kansas. [ www.brianbuckstead.com]
Irena Ravitskaya enjoys a dynamic performing and teaching career that has taken her across North and South America, Europe and Asia, performing as a solo recitalist and chamber musician. Ravitskaya has played at venues such as the Castello della Rovere, Casa Orfeo, Arrigo Pedrollo Conservatory, Niccolò Paganini Conservatory and the Centro Cultural Borges. In the United States, she has performed extensively, including in Washington D.C., where she advocated for funding for the National Endowment for the Arts. Ravitskaya’s orchestral engagements include the Pittsburg Symphony, Boise State Symphony Orchestra, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Indiana University Symphony, South Kansas Symphony, Hays Symphony and Salina Symphony, and overseas with the Moldova State Philharmonic and National Orchestra. Ravitskaya has also performed with numerous esteemed chamber music partners. Dr. Ravitskaya has taught on the faculties at Indiana University and Boise State University. Born in Moldova, Ravitskaya began playing the piano at age six and at age nine won the National Competition of Moldova. She had her first musical training in her native town, where she attended the State School of Music. At age sixteen, Ravitskaya won the Young Artists State Competition, followed by an invitation to perform with the National Symphony Orchestra. She studied at Moldova State Conservatory where her principal teacher was Alexander Paley. Ravitskaya received her Doctor of Music degree in Piano Performance at Indiana University, studying under Borodin Trio member Luba Edlina-Dubinsky, and a Master of Music degree at Boise State University. She also studied chamber music with Miriam Fried, James Campbell and Paul Biss. A fine lecturer, Ravitskaya has given lectures and presentations on such subjects as Beethoven’s late quartets, Brahms’s piano trios, Russian piano music and quotation in music.
01. Sonata No. 3 in E Minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 81: I. Moderato
02. Sonata No. 3 in E Minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 81: II. Andante con moto
03. Sonata No. 3 in E Minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 81: III. Rondo - Allegro commodo
04. Suite in A Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 42: I. Präludium
05. Suite in A Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 42: II. Scherzo
06. Suite in A Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 42: III. Reigen
07. Suite in A Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 42: IV. Thema mit Variationen
08. Suite in A Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 42: V. Alla Giga
09. Sonata No. 2 in A Minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 60: I. Allegro ma non troppo
10. Sonata No. 2 in A Minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 60: II. Cavatine – Andante
11. Sonata No. 2 in A Minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 60: III. Scherzo – Allegro vivace
12. Sonata No. 2 in A Minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 60: IV. Allegro ma non troppo
Ignaz Brüll (1846–1907) was an Austrian composer and pianist of Czech-Jewish descent. He was born on 7 November 1846 in Prostějov, Moravia (then part of the Austrian Empire, now in the Czech Republic). Brüll settled in Vienna, where he studied piano with Julius Epstein and composition with Johann Rufinatscha. Brüll’s musical output was considerable and diverse, including symphonies, operas, chamber music, piano works and songs. He was highly regarded in his time, earning praise from influential figures such as Johannes Brahms and Franz Liszt. His music is characterized by its melodic richness and harmonic ingenuity, reflecting the conservative styles of Brahms, Schumann and Mendelssohn. Despite his talent and critical acclaim during his lifetime, Brüll’s works gradually fell into obscurity in the twentieth century. However, there has been a resurgence of interest in his music in recent years, with efforts to revive and perform his compositions. Brüll’s legacy is being rediscovered by contemporary audiences and musicians, shedding light on a composer whose contributions to the musical landscape of the late 19th century deserve recognition.
Brian Buckstead maintains a flourishing career as a violinist, violist, conductor and educator, making significant contributions to the music world through extensive performances and teachings across the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. He is currently the conductor of the Hays Symphony in Kansas. Buckstead gave the world premiere performance of Latent Emotions for solo violin and symphonic wind ensemble by award-winning Spanish composer Oscar Navarro. Additionally, his performances of Pulse Aria and Achoo Lullaby, both works for solo viola and electronics by Stephen Andrew Taylor, were featured at the 2021 New Music Festival at Fort Hays State University and the 2023 College Music Society Conference. A passionate advocate for music by obscure, forgotten and historically under-represented composers, Buckstead boasts an extensive and eclectic repertoire as a performer and conductor. He has recently performed works by Einojuhani Rautavaara, William Grant Still, Joseph Bologne (Chevalier de Saint-Georges), Germaine Tailleferre and Danny Elfman. His previous album, Forgotten Bériot: Virtuoso Opera Fantasies, features world premiere recordings of works by forgotten nineteenth-century Belgian violinist-composer, Charles de Bériot. A regular contributor to the American String Teacher’s Association (ASTA), Buckstead frequently gives presentations at national conferences, covering topics such as the pedagogy of John Kendall, Arabic violin technique, and the diversification of orchestral repertoire. Buckstead has conducted extensive research on the teaching and philosophy of Kendall, a pioneer of the Suzuki Method in the United States. His dissertation, titled “A Maverick Pedagogue: The Teaching and Ideas of John Kendall,” delves into Kendall’s innovative methods and contributions to string pedagogy. Brian Buckstead received his Bachelor of Music degree from St. Olaf College and his Master and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His principal teachers include Beatrix Lien, Charles Gray, Jennifer John and David Perry. He has held teaching positions at several colleges and universities across Kansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Canada, and is currently Associate Professor of Violin and Viola at Fort Hays State University in Kansas. [ www.brianbuckstead.com]
Irena Ravitskaya enjoys a dynamic performing and teaching career that has taken her across North and South America, Europe and Asia, performing as a solo recitalist and chamber musician. Ravitskaya has played at venues such as the Castello della Rovere, Casa Orfeo, Arrigo Pedrollo Conservatory, Niccolò Paganini Conservatory and the Centro Cultural Borges. In the United States, she has performed extensively, including in Washington D.C., where she advocated for funding for the National Endowment for the Arts. Ravitskaya’s orchestral engagements include the Pittsburg Symphony, Boise State Symphony Orchestra, Fort Wayne Philharmonic, Indiana University Symphony, South Kansas Symphony, Hays Symphony and Salina Symphony, and overseas with the Moldova State Philharmonic and National Orchestra. Ravitskaya has also performed with numerous esteemed chamber music partners. Dr. Ravitskaya has taught on the faculties at Indiana University and Boise State University. Born in Moldova, Ravitskaya began playing the piano at age six and at age nine won the National Competition of Moldova. She had her first musical training in her native town, where she attended the State School of Music. At age sixteen, Ravitskaya won the Young Artists State Competition, followed by an invitation to perform with the National Symphony Orchestra. She studied at Moldova State Conservatory where her principal teacher was Alexander Paley. Ravitskaya received her Doctor of Music degree in Piano Performance at Indiana University, studying under Borodin Trio member Luba Edlina-Dubinsky, and a Master of Music degree at Boise State University. She also studied chamber music with Miriam Fried, James Campbell and Paul Biss. A fine lecturer, Ravitskaya has given lectures and presentations on such subjects as Beethoven’s late quartets, Brahms’s piano trios, Russian piano music and quotation in music.
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