musica rara – musica famosa, Vol. I: Á capriccio

Joseph Achron, Suite bizarre, Two Pastels op.44, Pensée de L.Auer
Niccolo Paganini – Joseph Achron, 11 Caprices for violin and piano
Ingolf Turban, violin; Jascha Nemtsov, piano
hänssler CLASSIC / BR 2003

“Ingolf Turban and Jascha Nemtsov play these works by Achron with such passionate intensity as to heighten the paradox of their obscurity even within the oeuvre of a relatively obscure composer. Neither performer lets up from the first note to the last in a program of exceptional technical brilliance and volcanic musical energy. Hänssler’s lively recorded sound and written reflections by both performers complete a package that should appeal broadly, as well as specifically to string players, who should feel grateful to Hänssler for having chosen Achron as the first subject of its musica rara – musica famosa series. Strongly recommended.“
(Fanfare Magazine, May/June 2004)