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Sophie Rosa

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A program featuring the First Violin Sonatas by three contemporary German composers!Sophie Rosa rediscovers an early masterpiece by Gernsheim, who shared a deep friendship with Brahms!This duo album features an original and captivating program performed by violinist Sophie Rosawho is based in the UK and serves as concertmaster of Sinfonia Vivaand pianist Ian Buckle, who boasts a diverse career. The album features the First Violin Sonata (No. 1) by three German Romantic composers who lived during the same era.Of particular note is Friedrich Gernsheim (18391916), a composer who was almost entirely erased from music history by the Nazis. Born in Worms in 1839, Gernsheim studied under a pupil of Spohr, earned praise from Moscheles and Bruch, and held an important position in German musical and academic circles. While he composed chamber music and numerous concertos, his central achievement was his f