Devy Erlilh (1928-2012) was a great violinist, one of the greatest giants of the French violin school, and one of the most important proponents of the contemporary music. After studying with Jules Boucherit at the Paris Conservatoire, he won the Long-Thibaud competition in 1955 which lauched his career. He gave the world premiere of the works of Maderna, Milhaud and Martinu. According to his pupil Philippe Graffin, he was a violinist with a beautiful tone that's never forced, and lots of imagination. He remains a rather elusive presence, since just a few of his recordings have been transferred to CD. This double-LP contains his live performances from 1971 and 1980.180g Audiophile Virgin VinylDouble LPRecorded Live in Salle Gaveau, Paris, October 7, 1980 (Mozart, Schubert & Beethoven) & Live in Maison de la Radio, Paris, March 13, 1971 (Bach & Paganini)From the Original Master of INAPressed at Toyokasei in JapanGatefold Tip-On Jacket with Obi StripFirst Time Ever on VinylImportMusiciansDevy Erlih violinBrigitte Engerer pianoSelectionsSide A:Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)Violin Sonata in E-flat major, KV 481I. Molto allegroII AdagioIII AllegrettoSide B:Franz Schubert (1797-1828)16 German Dances (Deutsche Tanze), D783Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)Violin Sonata No.9 in A major, op.47 'Kreutzer'I. Adagio sostenuto - PrestoSide C:II. Andante con variazioniIII. PrestoSide D:Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)Sonata No.1 in G minor for Violin Solo, BWV 1001I. AdagioII. Fuga (Allegro)III. SicilianaIV. Presto
