Pentameron this is one of the greatest pieces in the violin concerto literature. I find that "Turkish" section of the rondo so exciting. I get goosebumps everytime I hear it. That's really remarkable music to have been written in 1775, and reminds me so much of Hungarian Gypsy dances favored by Brahms and Lizst in the mid-19th century! Just fabulous! Thanks so much for posting this.
23:14 So, here again Mozart brings in the famous Alla Turca style, also used in the last movement of his sonata for piano K.331 (unfortunately always played without considering his notated rhythm)
@@harmonyrose7344 I think it sounds better on the 5 String Cello cause Violin Concertos would sound better if played on a 5 String Cello (w/ a High E) an Octave lower.
I didn't see anyone else comment, but I am pretty sure the Violinist is Henryk Szeryng with the London Symphony, conducted by ? I sense that because Szeryng, unlike almost every other Violinist, plays the last "A" of the introductory Adagio with a vibrated finger rather than an Open String A. ala Grumiaux.
It does sound like Henryk Szeryng's recording with the New Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Alexander Gibson. Great observation! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1ZfeyZD3V_g.html
I've listened to many Szeryng recordings in my life. This thick and even tone quality screams Henryk Szeryng, as does the phrasing, so I think you're right.
It's like Mozart had read what's in my head, this is how we think, how we see the world. This is the turkish way of life. This sound is what we are, almost a perfect description. It's like the musical version of my genetic code. This music is what I am... Elhamdülillah Amadeus amazing Wolf. When I want to solve something, whatever it is, some math, a new technical invention, when I say to myself "is there a better way to build computers?", my brain follows the rythm of this composition... Was Wolf from turkish ancestry? I find no other explanation... How someone could describe the Turks with such precision? And why? Wonderful artist, maşaAllah wonder Wolf.
My goodness, I only noticed this now. (Side note: it turns out this random-ass zoom was already present in the original video of the 3rd movement, which is linked in the video description)
Probably because this recording doesn't sound like the recording they became accustomed to by a different soloist and orchestra. Sometimes conductors direct the orchestra to play at different tempos or have one section (1st violins, for instance) to play louder or softer, so that they make the piece sound different and therefore "wrong" to certain listeners. On the other hand, some of those who listen to this recording may themselves be violinists who have played this work and prefer to play it in a way that this soloist isn't playing it. One (late) friend of mine was an orchestral violinist with perfect pitch. She had a hard time enjoying live performances -- or some recordings -- because she had such demanding standards. She just "heard" things that I didn't. If someone's tone or tempo didn't sound right it would drive her crazy. Another friend is a professional violinist/composer, and again she has very demanding standards. I can imagine either of these two musicians finding fault with something about this rendition and giving it a "thumbs down". The second of these two musician friends won't attend anything but the best orchestras because the standards at smaller orchestras are not high enough for her. I love attending community orchestra performances. She could NEVER do that. The performance levels aren't professional or "top notch", so it just drives her to distraction. I'm glad I can't hear things the way my friends can (or could).
Whoever downvoted this fabulous performance has rocks in their head. Well, whatever, go listen to the latest offering of Justin Bieber or Rebecca Black.
Well said! I whole heartedly agree. Bare in mind a disapointing fact about people in general. Most people simply do not truly like music. I am not the first to point this out. Also, most people do not seem to know how to write English in the comments, judging from the unnacceptable lack of punctuation and basic grammar. That detail speaks volumes about their personality.
I don't see any purpose for the Adagio part in the 1st movement to even exist tbh. Not that I hate Mozart's music, but I don't see why it's supposed to be there.
