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Michael Barenboim

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Michael Barenboim Presents, Through Solo Violin,The History of Italian Unaccompanied Violin MusicMichael Barenboim (1985), the son of the legendary maestro Barenboim, is a violinist currently attracting significant attention. His debut solo album (ACC-30405CD), featuring works ranging from Bachthe pinnacle of unaccompanied violinto Bartk and Boulez, garnered attention for his performances, which showcase solid technique, musicality, and an inner passion. This album traces the history of unaccompanied violin works by Italian composers. First are the Six Caprices by Salvatore Sciarrino, a contemporary Italian master who turned 70 in 2017. Listeners can enjoy Sharinos unique compositional style, characterized by a delicate, colorful tone and unexpected sounds born of creative imagination. Next is The Devils Trill, the famously difficult piece by Tartini, a Baroque composer active in 18th-cent