Yasha Krein

Roumanian Songs and Dances

Roumanian Songs And Dances was written by Yascha (Jascha) Krein. It is scored for Violin and Piano. Like many of Krein's works, it has ecome a perennial favourite among Violin soloists, withits combination of rhythmic propulsion, haunting Eastern European exoticism, and brilliant firecracker scoring.

Legendary violinist Yascha Krein (1880-1946) came to London from Russia in 1904, and for many years wasMusic Director at the Savoy Hotel in London. He became well known as a soloist, much in demand throughout Britain, and often toured with his Gypsy Orchestra. His compositions were often inspired by Eastern Europeanmusic, and he scored most of his music for Violin.