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Romantic

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Jelly d'Aranyi was a Hungarian-born violinist who made a significant impact on the classical music world during the early 20th century. Born on May 30, 1893, in Budapest, Hungary, Jelly was the youngest of four siblings. Her family was musically inclined, and her two older sisters, Adila and Adila's twin sister, Adèle, were both accomplished violinists. Jelly's mother, Margit, was a pianist, and her father, Lajos, was a violinist and composer. Jelly began playing the violin at the age of five, and by the time she was eight, she was already performing in public. Her talent was recognized early on, and she was soon studying with some of the most prominent violin teachers of the time, including Jenő Hubay and Carl Flesch. At the age of 12, Jelly made her debut in London, where she played the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto with the London Symphony Orchestra. Over the next few years, Jelly continued to perform in Europe, building a reputation as a virtuoso violinist. In 1911, she made her American debut, playing with the New York Philharmonic. She was only 18 at the time, but her performance was well-received, and she was invited back to the United States several times over the next few years. In 1914, Jelly returned to Europe, where she continued to perform and record. She was particularly known for her interpretations of the works of Béla Bartók, who was a close friend and collaborator. In fact, it was Jelly who premiered Bartók's Violin Concerto No. 2 in 1939, and she also played a key role in the development of his Sonata for Solo Violin. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Jelly continued to perform and record, building a loyal following of fans and admirers. She was known for her passionate and emotional playing style, as well as her technical skill and virtuosity. She was also known for her collaborations with other musicians, including the pianist Myra Hess and the cellist Pablo Casals. One of Jelly's most notable performances took place in 1933, when she played the Brahms Violin Concerto with the Berlin Philharmonic under the direction of Wilhelm Furtwängler. The performance was recorded and has since become a classic of the classical music repertoire. Jelly's career was interrupted by World War II, during which she was forced to flee Europe and move to the United States. She continued to perform and record, but her career never fully recovered from the disruption caused by the war. She died on March 30, 1966, in Florence, Italy, at the age of 72. Despite the challenges she faced, Jelly d'Aranyi remains an important figure in the history of classical music. Her passionate and emotional playing style, as well as her technical skill and virtuosity, continue to inspire musicians and audiences alike. Her collaborations with Béla Bartók and other prominent composers helped to shape the direction of classical music in the early 20th century, and her recordings and performances continue to be celebrated as classics of the genre.

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