The Introduction and Tarantella was dedicated to friend of Sarasate and concert pianist, Fermín Toledo in 1899. A Tarantella is known as a partnered folk dance with Italian origins. It is typically played or composed in a 6/8 time signature. Another well known Tarantella for violin is Wieniawski's 'Scherzo Tarantelle'.

You may be interested in seeing old orchestra parts for Sarasate's Tarantella in the Leon Levy Archives on the New York Philharmonic website.

Additionally, hear this recording of Pablo himself performing the show piece:

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