Vasa Prihoda

AIntroduction & Tarantelle
BLe Cygne

Label: Brunswick
Catalogue number: 80002
Genre: Instrumental
Condition: Very good+
Format: 78rpm shellac disc, 10 inch unless noted
Reference: #17640

Vasa Prihoda was a Czech violin virtuoso of the mid-20th century, known for technically dazzling performances. 'Introduction & Tarantelle' and 'Le Cygne' (Saint-Saëns) are standard violin showpieces; this Brunswick pressing is a commercial recording from the electrical era.

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