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Mozart: The Five Violin Concertos; Sinfonia Concertante; ConcertoneShlomo Mintz Violin
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Since Shlomo Mintz's approach to playing and conducting Mozart is far from dogmatic, but rather flexible and open to change, his renditions on this fine three-disc set of the Violin Concertos, K. 207, 211, 216, 218, and 219; the Concertone, K. 190; and the Sinfonia Concertante, K. 364, are a bit of a compromise between opposing interpretive schools. Partisans of authentic performances on period instruments may balk at Mintz's modern-instrument readings with the English Chamber Orchestra, yet hardline Romantics may find the solo playing too transparent and the ensemble too lithe and pared-down to suit their tastes. Everyone else in the middle, though, will find that Mintz and the ECO have struck an agreeable balance that is perhaps most appealing for avoiding extremes of rigidness or lushness. On violin in all the works except K. 364, where he plays viola, Mintz is resonant and warm, but always clear, and his expressive lines are always tastefully controlled. Hagai Shaham, as violinist in the Sinfonia Concertante, provides a contrast in his bright tone and scintillating embellishments that works well with Mintz's richer sonorities. Note especially their affecting duo in the Andante of that work, perhaps the most rewarding music-making of the set. Avie's sound quality is splendid. © Blair Sanderson, All Music Guide
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ComposerViolin Concerto No.1 in Bb, K.207 Work |
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| 1 | 1.Allegro moderato | 6:59 | $0.99 | |||
| 2 | 2.Adagio | 7:18 | $0.99 | |||
| 3 | 3.Presto | 5:54 | $0.99 | |||
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ComposerViolin Concerto No.2 in D, K.211 Work |
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| 4 | 1.Allegro moderato | 8:27 | $0.99 | |||
| 5 | 2.Andante | 6:34 | $0.99 | |||
| 6 | 3.Rondeau: Allegro | 4:32 | $0.99 | |||
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ComposerViolin Concerto No.3 in G, K.216 Work |
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| 7 | 1.Allegro | 10:07 | Album Only | |||
| 8 | 2.Adagio | 8:03 | $0.99 | |||
| 9 | 3.Rondo: Allegro | 6:13 | $0.99 | |||
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ComposerViolin Concerto No.4 in D, K.218 Work |
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| 1 | 1.Allegro | 9:31 | $0.99 | |||
| 2 | 2.Andante cantabile | 7:50 | $0.99 | |||
| 3 | 3.Rondeau: Andante grazioso | 7:29 | $0.99 | |||
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| 4 | 1.Allegro aperto | 10:09 | Album Only | |||
| 5 | 2.Adagio | 10:48 | Album Only | |||
| 6 | 3.Rondo: Tempo di minuetto | 9:12 | $0.99 | |||
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ComposerConcertone in C for 2 Violins, Oboe, Cello and Orchestra, K.190 Work
English Chamber Orchestra Orchestra,
Hagai Shaham Violin,
Shlomo Mintz Violin,
John Anderson Oboe,
Josephine Knight Cello
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| 1 | 1.Allegro spiritoso | 9:00 | $0.99 | |||
| 2 | 2.Andantino grazioso | 10:14 | Album Only | |||
| 3 | 3.Tempo di menuetto: Vivace | 9:18 | $0.99 | |||
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| 4 | 1.Allegro maestoso | 13:36 | Album Only | |||
| 5 | 2.Andante | 11:33 | Album Only | |||
| 6 | 3.Rondo: Presto | 6:51 | $0.99 | |||









