Pablo de Sarasate Autograph

Profession:
(1844-1908) Spanish (Navarrese) violinist, composer and conductor of the Romantic period. His best known works include Zigeunerweisen (Gypsy Airs), the Spanish Dances, and the Carmen Fantasy

Year of Birth: 1844

Pablo Martín Melitón de Sarasate y Navascués was a Spanish violinist and composer born in Pamplona on March 10, 1844. He was one of the most renowned violin virtuosos of his time, acclaimed for his extraordinary technical precision and expressive playing.

Sarasate began his musical studies at the age of five with his father, who was a bandmaster. By the age of eight, he was already performing in public, and at ten he entered the Paris Conservatoire to study under the renowned violinist Jean-Delphin Alard.

Throughout his career, Sarasate performed in concert halls throughout Europe and the United States, dazzling audiences with his brilliant technique and musicality. He was particularly known for his interpretations of the works of composers such as Mendelssohn, Saint-Saëns, and his own compositions.

In addition to his performing career, Sarasate also composed a number of works for the violin, including his famous "Zigeunerweisen" and several virtuosic concertos. His compositions are still widely performed today by violinists around the world.

Sarasate passed away on September 20, 1908, leaving behind a rich legacy of music and inspiring generations of violinists with his incredible talent and artistry.