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| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. 1. Allegro moderato | |||
| 2. 2. Adagio | |||
| 3. 3. Presto | |||
| 4. 1. Allegro | |||
| 5. 2. Adagio | |||
| 6. 3. Rondo (Allegro) | |||
| 7. 1. Allegro | |||
| 8. 2. Andante cantabile | |||
| 9. 3. Rondeau (Andante grazioso - Allegro ma non troppo) | |||
| 10. Adagio for Violin and Orchestra in E, K.261 - Arthur Grumiaux, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Raymond Leppard | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. 1. Allegro moderato | |||
| 2. 2. Andante | |||
| 3. 3. Rondeau (Allegro) | |||
| 4. 1. Allegro aperto | |||
| 5. 2. Adagio | |||
| 6. 3. Rondeau (Tempo di minuetto) | |||
| 7. 1. Allegro maestoso - Arthur Grumiaux, Arrigo Pelliccia, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
| 8. 2. Andante - Arthur Grumiaux, Arrigo Pelliccia, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
| 9. 3. Presto - Arthur Grumiaux, Arrigo Pelliccia, London Symphony Orchestra, Colin Davis | |||
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At the ripe old age of 19 Mozart wrote five violin concertos, and they represent his coming of age as a composer of orchestral music. From here on, it's basically one masterpiece after another. Though not difficult works, technically speaking, they partake in full measure of Mozart's uniquely sensual brand of melody. That means that successful performances must know how to spin out a singing musical line, while at the same time making the most of the rare opportunities for soloistic display. Taste and musicianship are more important qualities than virtuosity, and that makes these pieces ideal vehicles for Arthur Grumiaux's aristocratic temperament and technical polish. --David Hurwitz
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130 of 133 people found the following review helpful:
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flawless mozart,
By Neil Ford "Neil" (London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Mozart: Complete Violin Concertos (Audio CD)
Grumiaux's accounts of the Mozart concertos are impeccable.Perhaps the real joy of these perfomances is their understated simplicity. Characterised by restrained nobility, flawless technique and a sense of line and phrasing of such refinement his playing is pure magic. Sound is excellent and accompaniment most tasteful.
82 of 84 people found the following review helpful:
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Like listening to light,
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This review is from: Mozart: Complete Violin Concertos (Audio CD)
I have a row which is ongoing with my friend Tomas who says that Mozart is 'too light'. Listen to these recordings with the cherubic Arthur Grimaux and you will hear that he is not 'too light' but 'like light'. It is like hearing sunlight. If that sounds a bit bipolar I apologise but this music is as near to an altered state as you can achieve without recourse to chemicals (which I would never. I am keeping myself pure for Wolfgang). I play it on my MP3 player whilst cycling to work, and in the autumn sunlight with mist on the canal, I can believe in angels and taste the next life. BUY.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exquisite,
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This review is from: Mozart: Complete Violin Concertos (Audio CD)
I am no musician - I only know what I like, and that would be an understatement for this little gem. Last night I was reading and listening to it again and had to hold my breath and turn the pages carefully so as not to miss a note.
I didn't know Arthur Grumiaux, but he plays exquisitely. He must have a wonderful instrument, too. When you look at how old the original recordings were it is amazing how clear and faultless they are. I would be happy to sit down and listen to this any time. Enjoy!
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