Bela Bartok - 6 Romanian Dances for Violin and Piano

Rusanda Panfili - Violin
Alfredo Ovalles - Piano

Recorded live in Brick-5 , Vienna/Austria
on the 21.12.2015

Sound: Jakob Siegl
Video: Sandu Cucui, Sorin Cucui

[nikispaniki]

My old violin teacher used to call these” little gems”. They have been stuck in my head for 60 years. Good to discover these great performances. Amazing the talent out there.

[novaklaszlo]

Simply great. Although Bartók was one of the most known Hungarian composers, he collected tons of folk songs, dances and folk music in Transylvania as well, so he knew the Romanian soul and folk music well. But so that it all can be felt, such great and authentical musicians like you are needed. Thank you for the experience, indeed. Special thanks for the high quality sound that made the experience intim. Greetings from Szeged, Hungary.

[lesmenezes]

Certainly, one of the best I've heard. The last dance is electrifying. No hesitation or uncertainty. The third dance with its beautifully controlled harmonics is ethereal.

[aerospace_ace]

movement 1 - 0:01
movement 2 - 1:33
movement 3 - 2:00
movement 4 - 3:30
movement 5 - 5:04

[codoltube]

I've heard several interpretations of these Romanian Dances but none had the Romanian feeling that Rusanda Panfili evokes, specially the third dance... sublime !

[ilikechopin]

I've heard Bartok several times, piano and violin pieces on romanian dances. However only after hearing your play of these dances I've started to feel the Romanian soul in his music. Can't stop listening to your interpretation! Amazing!!!

[王睿慈-ek]

Romanian Folk Dances, Sz.56

Stick Dance - 0:01
Sash Dance - 1:33
In One Spot - 2:00
Dance from Bucsum - 3:30
Romanian Polka - 5:04
Fast Dance- 5:44

[hawkkim]

She's dynamic, powerful, and delicate as well. Congratulations! You mastered your instrument. Now you and your instrument is one.

[robgrune]

fabulous. excellent violinist. she plays this like it's in her blood.

[ilikechopin]

The dance on harmonics, third one, your interpretation, is STELLAR!!!... Galactic!!! Vibrato on harmonics, each of them a masterpiece in itself!

[raoufbsiri]

La plus belle version que j'ai jamais écoutée, une âme profonde et très touchante, je l'écoute pour tout le temps inlassablement
La sonorité très typique est exceptionnelle
Bravo Russanda !

[theoriginalshotgunoutdoors]

I got on the internet this morning to find a good recipe for biscuits for my gravy....I was distracted by this awesome and beautiful young lady playing the violin! Rusanda you are awesome! Enjoyed every second of your playing. THANK YOU!

[lihinigunawardana]

Incredible. I am learning this for my grade 8 exam and this is very inspirational. You have captured the character so well. Thank you very much

[martvanderhiele]

Played 'with much skill & thrill', the piano as well as the violin. How tastefully they handle the scores ... Very, very good!

[brianvirgin]

What a stunning performance of a piece I thought at one time I could perform. Boy, was I wrong.

[rior]

De câte ori ascult aceastã piesã interpretatã de tine sunt fascinat

[bonvivant]

this is amazing. but now I understand: our violist is from Moldavia. The country with a hart for good music and good wine.

[raoufbsiri]

D'une chaleur envoûtante, un talent incroyable je ne me lasserais jamais de l'ecouter

[NoLaneRestrictions]

Thank you for an amazing performance! I've been using it to learn the Romanian Dances also, and I love all your phrasing and expression! I wish you all my warmest and healthiest wishes from Canada!

[pierrelochet]

Magnifique interprétation ! Je découvre cette grande violoniste !
J'ai un passion pour Katica ILLÉNYI mais je vais suivre aussi Rusanda Panfili !