Description
Lalo's Symphonie espagnole for violin and orchestra, his most renowned work, has become a staple in violinists' repertoires worldwide. The piece's premiere on February 7, 1875 was met with thunderous applause from the Parisian audience, marking a breakthrough for the composer. Lalo composed the Symphonie espagnole specifically for his friend, the renowned violinist Pablo de Sarasate, who performed it extensively, quickly popularizing the work across Europe. This new edition is the first to utilize Lalo's original manuscript sources.
