This new recording presents two famous violinists who were equally important teachers and composers as well: Leopold Von Auer (1845-1930) and Otokar Ševčík (1852-1934). Leopold Auer was born in Veszprém/Hungary. He became one of the most celebrated violinists of his time. Otokar Ševčík was born in Bohemia. After a long solo career as a violin virtuoso, he became a sought-after teacher.

This new recording presents works for violin and piano of Auer and Ševčík, highly attractive music, inspired by their own cultural background, and exploiting the possibilities of the violin to the extreme limits. Played by Mauro Tortorelli (violin) and Angela Meluso (piano), whose previous recordings for Brilliant Classics were highly praised in the international press.