Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer: Francesca Dego, Francesca Leonardi
Orchestra: Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Conductor: Sir Roger Norrington
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Chandos
Catalogue: CHAN20234
Release: 2021
Size: 990 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Violin Concerto No. 3 in G major, K216
01. I. Allegro
02. II. Adagio
03. III. Rondeau
Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major, K218
04. I. Allegro
05. II. Andante Cantabile
06. III. Rondeau
Violin Sonata No. 21 in E minor, K304
07. I. Allegro
08. II. Tempo di Menuetto
The virtuoso violinist Francesca Dego joins forces with the legendary conductor and period performance pioneer Sir Roger Norrington for this recording of Mozart’s Third and Fourth Violin Concertos – the first time either soloist or conductor has recorded the works. The outstanding musicians of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra provide the accompaniment, with reduced numbers of strings and antiphonal violin seating to replicate the size and seating of the Salzburg court orchestra which gave the first performances of these works.
Norrington’s attention to detail and style is enthusiastically embraced by soloist and orchestra, resulting in a beautifully fresh and captivating interpretation of these well-known works. Dego completes the album with the Violin Sonata in E minor, with her regular recital partner, Francesca Leonardi.