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Belgian Composer Andre Gretry Died On This Day in 1813 [ON THIS DAY]

Belgian composer Andre Gretry died on this day in 1813

Belgian composer Andre Gretry died on this day in 1813.

Although known primarily as an operatic composer, Gretry holds a notable place in the violin repertoire - with his opera, Lucile, the thematic inspiration for Henri Vieuxtemps' 5th Violin Concerto.

 

LEILA JOSEFOWICZ | VIEUXTEMPS VIOLIN CONCERTO NO.5 IN A MINOR | 2ND MVT | DAVID ALAN MILLER & LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC | 1990 | 12 YEARS OLD

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