Description
The 19th century was a golden age for musical arrangements of all kinds, so it was natural that the composer and violin virtuoso Sarasate would turn to this genre to expand his repertoire. He composed numerous fantasies based on popular operas of the time, but his Carmen Fantasy undoubtedly stands as his crowning achievement in this form. Composed in 1881, this work deliberately highlights the Spanish atmosphere of Bizet's opera through its skillful selection of memorable melodies. Sarasate created versions for both violin and piano, as well as violin with orchestral accompaniment, both of which have since delighted audiences and critics alike. This Henle Urtext edition represents the first-ever critical edition of the work, drawing upon the sources for both instrumental versions. The solo violin part has been meticulously annotated by acclaimed violinist Augustin Hadelich.
