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Hungarian-American violinist (1892–1973) who championed contemporary works by Bartók and Prokofiev and appeared with Bartók and Benny Goodman in a celebrated 1938 Library of Congress concert.
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Joseph Szigeti ranks #23 of 196 in the Violinist ranking, behind Midori Goto, ahead of Giovanni Battista Viotti.
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How good is Joseph Szigeti?
Joseph Szigeti scores 8.80/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Violinist category. Intellectual, modernist champion; Bartok and Prokofiev advocacy prized, though tone and late technique divide listeners.
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Joseph Szigeti vs Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47, 'Kreutzer'
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Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 9 in A major, Op. 47, 'Kreutzer'
Violin Sonata, Classical, Virtuoso
9.00
Excellent
Rosenkavalier Waltzes – Richard Strauss
Waltz, Classical, Opera
8.88
Great
Waltz from Masquerade Suite – Aram Khachaturian
Waltz, Classical, 20th Century
8.72
Great
Valse from Masquerade – Aram Khachaturian
Waltz, Classical, 20th Century
8.72
Great
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