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Complainte
for solo violin, M.633 (2003)
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Performer :
Keisuke Okazaki, violin
This
work has been written at the request of Shlomo Mintz to be the set piece of the
International Violin Competition of Sion (2003). The prize of the best
performance has been attributed to Keisuke Okazaki.
Maestro
Mintz told the composer on this occasion that it was the first time he noticed
that a compulsory piece had been approved unanimously by the candidates, the
Jury and the public.
Duration
of the work : approximately 6 minutes