Inherent Sincerity
Violin and piano music
by Oskar Morawetz -
heard by the late
HOWARD SMITH'In committed, firmly etched performances, violinist Jasper Wood with pianist David Riley present a strong case for home listeners keen to explore unfamiliar violin music of the recent past.'
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Oskar Morawetz (born Czechoslovakia 1917, died Toronto, Canada 2007) studied piano and theory (Prague). Following the 1938 Nazi takeover of Czechoslovakia, he continued studies in Vienna and Paris, staying a hair's breadth ahead of the invading Nazis. Early in life he'd developed the ability to sight-read orchestral scores. At nineteen George Szell recommended Oskar as assistant conductor for Prague Opera...
Copyright © 28 August 2018
Estate of the late Howard Smith,
Masterton, New Zealand
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