Hyman Bress - The Violin: Vol. 3

Masterfully performed by Canadian violinist Hyman Bress and released in 1962, this third album in a series "primer" on the violin comprises key works by Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Sarasate, Kreisler, and Dvorak. Detailed liner notes include a history of violin's evolution, dating as far back to the Egyptian lyre, and information on each song, as well as a list of composers who wrote important works for the violin.