Apr-13-2010 — Violinist earns rave reviews in Chicago, Buffalo, and Richmond

Featured on the cover of Symphony magazine as an emerging artist to watch, violinist Elena Urioste is featured here on her debut recording. With pianist Hugh Sung, Urioste presents a recital of works showcasing her subtle musicianship and confident technique. Music from different centuries and different countries weaves from lyrical beauty and subtle colors to soaring emotion and dazzling passagework. Sonatas by Beethoven and Janacek anchor the disc, along with smaller works by Hubay and Engel....

"The gifted young violinist, Elena Urioste, in her Chicago Symphony Orchestra debut, charmed the audience with her lyrical sensitivity. For this performance she traded her Gagliano fiddle for the famed, $18 million, 1741 "Vieuxtemps" Guarneri del Gesu violin, on loan from Chicago's Stradivari Society. The sweet yet refined sound she drew from it was every violinist's dream come true."