Sarasate

Question 0

When and where did Sarasate die?

Answer 0

France 1908.

Question 1

When and where was Sarasate born?

Answer 1

Spain, 1844.

Question 2

What era did Sarasate live in?

Answer 2

Romantic.

Question 4

What was Sarasate known for?

Answer 4

He was a child prodige on violin, becoming famous at the age of 8. His excellent technique and smooth tone is what made him stand out.

Question 5

What works were written dedicated towards Sarasate?

Answer 5

Several works, including:

• Lalo’s ‘Symphonie Espagnol’
• Saint-saens’ ‘introduction and rondo capriccioso’ and ‘concerto no. 3’
• Bruch’s ‘Scottish fantasy’
• Wieniawski’s ‘concerto no. 2’

Question 6

What style are Sarasate’s compositions?

Answer 6

“Virtuosic showpieces” that incorporate musical styles of Spain - spontaneous, extroverted, lyrical, florid, with vitality.

Question 7

What works did Sarasate compose?

Answer 7

8 Spanish dances, 3 concert fantasies, 5 various Spanish pieces.

Question 8

What major events occurred during Sarasate’s lifetime?

Answer 8

At the age of 12, Sarasate joined the Paris Conservatoire, where De Beriot was also studying. His newfound fame caused his compositions to take on a flamboyant, exuberant flavour.

Question 9

What contemporaries influenced Sarasate?

Answer 9

Brahms, Saint-saëns, Vieuxtemps, Bruch, Dvorák, Rimsky-Korsakov.