This very appealing collection mixes rarely heard and well-known repertoire. Hideko Udagawa has performed extensively throughout the world and captivated international audiences with her artistry and enthusiasm. As a protégée of Nathan Milstein, she is an heir to the great Russian romantic tradition of violin playing and brings it to the fore in works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Tchaikovsky, Glazunov, Gade, and Ysaÿe.
The disc includes the world premiere recording of two works by Eugène Ysaÿe: Mazurka No. 2, Op. 10 and Saltarelle carnavalesque, Op. posth.