Romanticism · Spain
1844 – 1908
Pamplona - Biarritz
Review
Child prodigy, a scholarship from Queen Elizabeth II allowed him to study at the Conservatory of Paris, where he won the first prize in 1857. He became one of the most famous violinists of the century.
Lalo, Saint- Saëns and Bruch dedicated fundamental works to the repertoire. Their own pieces, full of Spanish and gypsy air, remain indispensable for violinists. He never missed the Sanfermines from his native Pamplona.
Main works
- (Zigeunerweisen) op. 20 (1878)
- Spanish dances: Andalusian Romanza, Zapateado, Playa, Malagueña...
- Fantasy about Carmen op. 25 (1883)
- Jota aragonesa op. 27
- Navarra for two violins op. 33
- Introduction and tarantela op. 43
