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Contents Introduction *This product does not come with any bonus items. Please check before making a reservation. Hilary Hahn, one of the leading violinists of our time, performs a wide range of works, from classic violin concertos to contemporary pieces. This album marks a musical milestone for the violinist, as Hahn has recorded for the first time works she has loved for many years, after taking a break of more than a year. These three completely different works are connected not only by the instrument of the violin, but also by the idea that each composer maintained some kind of musical and geographical connection despite being away from their homeland for a long time. Dvo??k of Czechoslovakia and Sarasate of Spain, who were active in the late 19th century, and Ginastera of Argentina in the mid-20th century, blended early musical influences with modern developments to create their own unique musical languages. Dvo??k and Sarasate were part of a major current of late Romantic musical nationalism, along with Tchaikovsky and Mussorgsky of Russia, Grieg of Norway, and Sibelius of Finland. Media Reviews and More: Hilary Hahn, one of the leading violinists of our time, presents a wide range of works, from classic violin concertos to contemporary compositions. This album marks a musical milestone for the violinist, as Hahn, after more than a year's hiatus, has recorded for the first time works she has loved for many years. These three completely different works are connected not only by the instrument of the violin, but also by the idea that each composer maintained some kind of musical and geographical connection despite being away from their homeland for a long time. Dvo??k of Czechoslovakia and Sarasate of Spain, who were active in the late 19th century, and Ginastera of Argentina in the mid-20th century, blended early musical influences with modern developments to create their own unique musical languages. Dvo??k and Sarasate were part of a major current of late Romantic musical nationalism, along with Tchaikovsky and Mussorgsky of Russia, Grieg of Norway, and Sibelius of Finland. (C)RS