Dvorak:
Sonatina for violin and piano in G major, Op. 100

Wieniawski:
Variations on an Original Theme in A major, Op. 15

Ysaye:
Sonata for solo violin in E minor, Op. 27 No. 4

This is the sparkling debut CD from the accalaimed winner of the 2004 Uralsk International Violin Competition. This colourful and varied recital includes sensational virtuoso masterpieces by Wieniawski and Ysaye as well as the delicately beautiful To The Air of Time by contemporary Japanese composer Isao Matsushita. The recital opens with Dvorak's tender and intimate, folk-influenced Sonatina.

Atsuko Sahara appears here with the celebrated pianist, John Lenehan.