Irina Muresanu, Four Strings Around the World Reveiw

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Irina Muresanu is a Romanian violinist that has a passion that transfers through her violin with elegance and energetic passion. Her unique performances of the classic, romantic and modern repertoire has earned her the respect of audiences and critics alike across the globe. In 2013, Muresanu introduced her “Four Strings Around the World” project, a solo violin recital featuring works of composers inspired by various musical cultures from around the world. Muresanu is now releasing her album titled, Four Strings Around the World.  A collection of sixteen pieces that offer a glimpse into the variations violin techniques and stylistic approaches from many cultures, all conveyed with clarity and heart through Muresanu’s impressive virtuosic playing. Muresanu currently serves on the faculty the University of Maryland and has taught at Boston Conservatory and in the Harvard and MIT Music Departments. Four Strings Around the World is a magical journey that celebrates diverse cultural characteristic sounds and colors as they relate to solo violin, all performed by an articulate musician. That’s the short of it!

Positives:

Wonderful selection of compositions from a large variety of styles and cultures, all played passionately and lyrically.

Bottom Line:

Four Strings Around the World is a true celebration of diverse cultures sounding through the warm lyrical voice of Muresanu’s solo violin. Her mastery of tone and color always help to convey each style in an authentic and musical manner that is a joy to listen to and the variety between each song keeps the music lively and interesting. Muresanu’s choice of material is excellent and her performances are meant to luxuriate upon, the diverse styles allow the listener to revel in the auditory beauty she creates, which is something to marvel.

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