Composer: Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges
Performer: Fumika Mohri
Orchestra: Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice
Conductor: Michael Halász
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Catalogue: 8574452
Release: 2023
Size: 345 MB
Recovery: +3%
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Violin Concerto in G major, Op. 2 No. 1
01. I. Allegro
02. II. Largo
03. III. Rondeau
Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 2 No. 2
04. I. Allegro
05. II. Adagio
06. III. Rondeau
Violin Concerto in A major, Op. 7 No. 1
07. I. Allegro moderato
08. II. Adagio
09. III. Allegro moderato
Violin Concerto in B flat major, Op. 7 No. 2
10. I. Allegro moderato
11. II. Andante moderato
12. III. Rondeau
Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, possessed a panoply of talents – leading swordsman, athlete, virtuoso violinist, composer and musical director – so it is not surprising that by the standards of his age he was not especially prolific. Nevertheless, Saint-Georges’ violin concertos demonstrate a gift for writing attractive and engaging music as well as a virtuoso technique with which to dazzle audiences, not least in his own performances. Published in pairs, the concertos recorded here show his originality of expression, his command of structure and a bravura exploitation of the violin’s higher register.