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 ...
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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...
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Seller's Description:
Very Good. Size: 5x4x0; three-disc set with booklet (in English, German & French); a couple of tiny dings to booklet; jewel case is in excellent condition; discs are mint/near mint; because we care that your order arrives in the condition stated, we have additionally sealed the case in bubblewrap for added protection during shipment.
