Pablo de SarasatePablo de Sarasate

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LifeLife He was born in Pamplona, the 10th of March in 1844.He was born in Pamplona, the 10th of March in 1844.

Hes real name was Martín Melitón Pablo de Sarasate y Navascués. Hes real name was Martín Melitón Pablo de Sarasate y Navascués.

He was a son of an artillery bandmaster.He was a son of an artillery bandmaster.

He began studying violin with his father and he appeared in his first He began studying violin with his father and he appeared in his first public concert in La Coruña.public concert in La Coruña.

LifeLife He studied in Santiago de Compostela between 1846 and 1849 with He studied in Santiago de Compostela between 1846 and 1849 with

Joseph Courtier.Joseph Courtier.

In 1852 he moved to Pontevedra, where he continue his musical In 1852 he moved to Pontevedra, where he continue his musical studies in Urbano Casasvellas.studies in Urbano Casasvellas.

In 1857 he won his prize of violin at the Paris Conservatoire.In 1857 he won his prize of violin at the Paris Conservatoire.

He was considered as the best concert of his instrument. He was considered as the best concert of his instrument.

He died in Biarritz on September 20 of 1908 from chronic bronchitis He died in Biarritz on September 20 of 1908 from chronic bronchitis at the age of 64. at the age of 64.

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His best known of his works is Zigeunerweisen (1878), also he His best known of his works is Zigeunerweisen (1878), also he created the Carmen Fantasy (1883).created the Carmen Fantasy (1883).

His most performed encores are his books of Spanish dances.His most performed encores are his books of Spanish dances.

He bequeathed his violin, made by Antonio Stradivari in 1724, to the He bequeathed his violin, made by Antonio Stradivari in 1724, to the ``Musée de la Musique´´ in France.``Musée de la Musique´´ in France.

His Violin is known as Sarasate Stradivarius in his memory.His Violin is known as Sarasate Stradivarius in his memory.

In all his travels Sarasate returned to Pamplona each year for the In all his travels Sarasate returned to Pamplona each year for the San Fermín festival.San Fermín festival.

CareerCareer He made his Paris debut as a violinist in 1860, and played in London He made his Paris debut as a violinist in 1860, and played in London

the following year. the following year.

He possessed two Stradivarius violins: one given by Queen Isabel II He possessed two Stradivarius violins: one given by Queen Isabel II of Spain and bought another to Gand and Bernardel.of Spain and bought another to Gand and Bernardel.

He traveled through all Europe, giving concerts. He also travelled to He traveled through all Europe, giving concerts. He also travelled to North America and South America.North America and South America.

In his testament he have 25000 francs and a Stradivarius wich he In his testament he have 25000 francs and a Stradivarius wich he gave to the conservatory of Madrid.gave to the conservatory of Madrid.

WorksWorks His first composition was Fantasy of `` La Forza del destino´´.His first composition was Fantasy of `` La Forza del destino´´.

His most known composition is Zapateado.His most known composition is Zapateado.