Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante & Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 3

In these first-rate transfers, Oistrakh’s sparkling precision, tonal directness, and rhythmic buoyancy sound more alluring than ever. — BBC Music Magazine, September 2022, 4 out of 5 stars

Release Date: 6th May 2022
Catalogue No: ALC1454
Label: Alto

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Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante for Violin, Viola & Orchestra in E flat major, K364

David Oistrakh (violin), Rudolf Barshai (viola/conductor)
Moscow Chamber Orchestra

Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 1 in B flat major K207

David Oistrakh (violin)
Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Kirill Kondrashin

Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, K216

David Oistrakh (violin)
Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Rudolf Barshai

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“you can’t go wrong with Oistrakh’s pre-authenticity Mozart. True, this is big-boned, dyed in the wool Mozart, 1960’s style. Tempi are relaxed, textures quite heavy and the ethos masculine and robust … subtle shadings are there – but the prevailing spirit is strong-limbed engagement. K216 was always one of his best pieces of Mozart playing … he also contributes his own, rather good, cadenzas … second movement characteristically expressive and full of the artist’s noble warmth, and a spirit of romance enlivens the finale. Sinfonia Concertante opens at a real maestoso-qualified Allegro. Directed from the viola by Barshai … once again, there’s real affection in the Andante and the finale is nicely buoyant” (MusicWeb)

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September 2022

In these first-rate transfers, Oistrakh’s sparkling precision, tonal directness, and rhythmic buoyancy sound more alluring than ever.

Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante & Violin Concertos Nos. 1 & 3

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