George Enescu
(1881 - 1955)
Romanian composer, violonist, pianist, conductor and teacher, one of the most proeminent musicians from the 20th century.
Enescu raised the professional Romanian music at the level of the universal music values.
Born in Liveni, near Dorohoi, Botosani county (northern Moldavia), he has known since his childhood the Romania folklore from the folk music bands.
He began his studies at the Conservatoire of Iasi with the professor Eduard Caudella. Due to his extraordinary talent he was guided to follow his studies at the Conservatoire from Wien and next in Paris. He was the first foreign student in Paris who obtained the golden medal.
Violonist of international fame, he was considerated one of the greatest interpreters of his time. He was the teacher of Yehudi Menuhin, who appreciated him very much, and included Enescu's works in his repertoire.
His creation has some invaluable works: "Romanian Rapsodies" no. 1 and 2, "Oedip" opera, "Impressions from Childhood" suite, symphonies, sonatas for violin and piano, quartets, lieds etc.

We offer you some fragments from Enescu's most popular works:

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Rapsody no. 1 1,234 KB 3,417 KB 296 KB
Rapsody no. 2 1,568 KB 4,344 KB 545 KB
Last update: 2005, December 15
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