Kasia Smolarek

Kasia Smolarek Performs Caprice No.24 by Paganini

Classical guitarist Kasia Smolarek performs Caprice No.24 from 24 Caprices for solo violin, Op.1 by Niccolò Paganini (1782-1840). This comes via Smolarek’s YouTube channel (go subscribe). You can also check out her album on BandCamp. Great performance by Smolarek with very consistent articulation and some intense surprises and risks.…

Kasia Smolarek Plays No Hubo Remedio, Op.195 by Tedesco

Kasia Smolarek performs No Hubo Remedio (Passacaglia sul tema del Dies irae), No. 12 from 24 Caprichos de Goya op.195 by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1895-1968). This comes via Smolarek’s YouTube channel. Wonderful performance by Smolarek with nice contrasts between the solemn theme and the spritely…