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 … mehrfor 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 weniger
1 - No.1 in B flat, K.207: Allegro moderato
2 - No.1 in B flat, K.207: Adagio
3 - No.1 in B flat, K.207: Presto
4 - No.3 in G, K.216: Allegro
5 - No.3 in G, K.216: Adagio… mehr
6 - No.3 in G, K.216: Rondeau (Allegro)
7 - No.4 in D, K.218: Allegro
8 - No.4 in D, K.218: Andante cantabile
9 - No.4 in D, K.218: Rondeau (Andante grazioso-Allegro ma non troppo)
10 - Adagio in E for Vn & Orch, K.261
11 - Rondo in C for Vn & Orch, K.373
1 - No.2 in D, K.211: Allegro
2 - No.2 in D, K.211: Andante
3 - No.2 in D, K.211: Rondeau (Tempo di menuetto)
4 - No.5 in A, K.219: Allegro aperto
5 - No.5 in A, K.219: Adagio
6 - No.5 in A, K.219: Rondeau (Tempo di menuetto)
7 - Sinfonia concertante in E flat, K.364 for Vn, Va & Orch: Allegro maestoso
8 - Sinfonia concertante in E flat, K.364 for Vn, Va & Orch: Andante
9 - Sinfonia concertante in E flat, K.364 for Vn, Va & Orch: Presto weniger