Vojta Kuchynka (1871-1942) Andante for violin & piano

Andante for violin and piano is a beautifully lyrical and characteristic single movement work, composed in the late-romantic style typical of the late 19th and early 20th-century. It is dedicated to Dr Ferdinand Pečírka (1859-1922), a leading doctor and dermatologist of his day, who was also a great lover of music and in the mid-1890s co-founded the Czech Chamber Music Association.

The opening bars of the piece have a strong resemblan...