Stéphane Pair

Mark O Connor plays a series of American classics and more, creating a wonderful album featuring a variety of genres and styles. The music on this CD ties into the repertoire for the O Connor Method, a series of books for music education. A product of America's rich aural folk tradition as well as classical music, Mark O'Connor's creative journey began at the feet of a pair of musical giants. The first was the folk fiddler and innovator who created the modern era of American fiddling, Benny Thomasson; the second, French jazz violinist, considered one of the greatest improvisers in the history of the violin, Stephane Grappelli. Along the way, between these marvelous musical extremes, Mark O'Connor absorbed knowledge and influence from the multitude of musical styles and genres he studied…

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