Forgotten Opera Singers

Forgotten Opera Singers

Feb 24, 2025

POLISH VIOLINIST DANIEL MELSA (1892-1952) CDR

 



DANIEL MELSA (WARSAW, POLAND, 1892 – HENDON, LONDON, ENGLAND, 1952)


 


 


Daniel Melsa was a Polish-born violin prodigy who rose to international fame in the early 20th century. Born in Warsaw during the Russian Poland era, he demonstrated exceptional talent from a young age, eventually earning recognition as one of the leading violinists of his generation.

In the early 1920s, Melsa embarked on highly successful tours across Australia and Asia, where his performances were met with great acclaim, further solidifying his global reputation. Known for his virtuosic technique and expressive interpretations, Melsa’s career remains a significant chapter in the history of violin performance.

He passed away in Hendon, London, in 1952, leaving behind a legacy celebrated by audiences worldwide.



TRACKLIST


 

Gypsy airs (Sarasate) Vocalion 5130-B

Hejre Kati (Hubay) Vocalion 5130-A

Caprice Viennois (Kreisler) Vocalion 533-A

Zapateado (Sarasate) Vocalion 533-B

Tambourin chinois (Kreisler) Vocalion 666

Spanish Dance (De Falla-Kreisler) Vocalion 666


POLISH VIOLINIST DANIEL MELSA (1892-1952) CDR

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