Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 1; Violin Concerto No. 2; Violin Concerto No. 3; Violin Concerto No. 4; Violin Concerto No. 5; Adagio in E K261; Rondo in C K373; Sinfonia concertante K364

Music making of this quality is rare. Grumiaux and Davis are particularly associated with Mozart’s music, but these discs contain exceptional performances. The A major Concerto, a reissue of a 1961 recording, with its immaculate phrasing, warmth and beauty of tone re-confirms Grumiaux as one of the greatest violinists of our time. The London Symphony Orchestra sounds full-blooded, but there is marvellous horn and oboe playing, and fine articulation in the strings. Annette Morreau

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5

Published: January 20, 2012 at 2:35 pm

COMPOSERS: Mozart
LABELS: Philips
WORKS: Violin Concerto No. 1; Violin Concerto No. 2; Violin Concerto No. 3; Violin Concerto No. 4; Violin Concerto No. 5; Adagio in E K261; Rondo in C K373; Sinfonia concertante K364
PERFORMER: Arthur Grumiaux (violin), Arrigo Pelliccia (viola); LSO/Colin Davis; New Philharmonia/Raymond Leppard
CATALOGUE NO: 438 323-2 ADD (2 discs) (1962/65/67)

Music making of this quality is rare. Grumiaux and Davis are particularly associated with Mozart’s music, but these discs contain exceptional performances. The A major Concerto, a reissue of a 1961 recording, with its immaculate phrasing, warmth and beauty of tone re-confirms Grumiaux as one of the greatest violinists of our time. The London Symphony Orchestra sounds full-blooded, but there is marvellous horn and oboe playing, and fine articulation in the strings. Annette Morreau

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