FLAC tracks | Classical | 64:40 | Rubicon Classics | 278 MbIn contrast to their debut album of sonatas by Franck & Grieg, violinist Lea Birringer with her pianist sister Esther offer a sparkling virtuosic recital of some of the most famous showpieces for violin and piano in the repertoire.

From serious to light-hearted, these works are a test of a violinist’s technical prowess as well as being great fun to listen to, especially when performed with such artistry as displayed on this new album.

Tracklist:1. Polonaise de concert, Op. 4 (Arr. For Violin & Piano) (05:21)2. Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 (Arr. For Violin & Piano) (07:48)3. Introduction et Rondo capriccioso, Op. 28 (Arr. For Violin & Piano) (09:23)4. Tzigane, M. 76 (Arr. For Violin & Piano) (09:47)5. The Gadfly Suite, Op. 97a: VIII. Romance (Arr. For Violin & Piano) (02:38)6. Concert-Rhapsodie on Rossini’s ‘Largo al factotum’ from The Barber of Seville “Figaro” (Arr. For Violin & Piano) (05:26)7. I palpiti, Op. 13 (Arr. For Violin & Piano) (09:59)8. Carmen Fantasie (Arr. For Violin & Piano) (10:49)9. Humoresque No. 7, Op. 101 (Arr. For Violin & Piano) (03:29)