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The Violin, Vol. 1

Hyman Bress
The Violin, Vol. 1

Masterfully performed by Canadian violinist Hyman Bressa and released in 1962, this first in a series "primer" on the violin comprises key baroque works by Bach, Corelli, LeClair, and Tartini.

Detailed liner notes include a history of violin's evolution, dating as far back to the Egyptian lyre, and information on each song, as well as a list of composers who wrote important works for the violin.

Track Listing

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La Folia Hyman Bress 08:13
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102
Devil's Trill (Trillo del Diavolo) Hyman Bress 10:51
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Sarabande Hyman Bress 02:35
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Tamborin Hyman Bress 03:06
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201
Partita No. 2 in D Minor: I. Allemande Hyman Bress 03:11
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Partita No. 2 in D Minor: II. Courante Hyman Bress 01:29
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Partita No. 2 in D Minor: III. Sarabande Hyman Bress 02:11
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Partita No. 2 in D Minor: IV. Gigue Hyman Bress 02:13
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Partita No. 2 in D Minor: V. Chaconne Hyman Bress 17:04