Eiji Arai: The Solo Violin - Dedicated to Yehudi Menuhin This is the first solo album by Eiji Arai, concertmaster of the Tokyo Philharmonic, featuring a collection of unaccompanied violin works. While the Bartók piece showcases an energetic and high-tension performance, the excerpts from Stockhausen's "Tierkreis" (a melodic work) were surprisingly interesting. It's an enjoyable album. (1) Sonata for Solo Violin Sz.117 (B. Bartók) (2) Cadenza (K. Penderecki) (Arr. C. Edinger) (3) No. 1 "Aquarius" - from Tierkreis (K. Stockhausen) (4) No. 2 "Pisces" - from Tierkreis (K. Stockhausen) (5) No. 3 "Aries" - from Tierkreis (K. Stockhausen) (6) No. 4 "Taurus" - from Tierkreis (K. Stockhausen) (7) No. 5 "Gemini" - from Tierkreis (K. Stockhausen) (8) No. 6 "Cancer" - from Tierkreis (K. Stockhausen) (9) Nostalghias (J.C. Cobián) (Arr. Antonio Agri) (10) Summer in Buenos Aires (A. Piazzolla) (11) Serenade (H.W. Henze) Performed by: Eiji Arai (VN)