Conductor(s): Halász, Michael
Artist(s): Mohri, Fumika
Label: Naxos
Series: 19th Century Violinist Composers
Genre: Concerto
Period: Classical
Catalogue No: 8.574452
Barcode: 747313445271
Release Date: 06/2023

SAINT-GEORGES, J.B.C. de: Violin Concertos, Opp. 2 and 7 (Fumika Mohri, Czech Chamber Philharmonic, Pardubice, M. Halász)

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.

Tracklist

Saint-Georges, Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de
Mohri, Fumika (violin)
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
1I. Allegro09:45
Mohri, Fumika (violin)
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
2II. Largo06:33
Mohri, Fumika (violin)
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
3III. Rondeau03:52
Mohri, Fumika (violin)
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
Mohri, Fumika (violin)
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
4I. Allegro09:50
Mohri, Fumika (violin)
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
5II. Adagio04:22
Mohri, Fumika (violin)
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
6III. Rondeau04:15
Mohri, Fumika (violin)
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
Mohri, Fumika (violin)
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
7I. Allegro moderato05:51
Mohri, Fumika (violin)
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
8II. Adagio05:18
Mohri, Fumika (violin)
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
9III. Allegro moderato05:47
Mohri, Fumika (violin)
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
Mohri, Fumika (violin)
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
10I. Allegro moderato09:19
Mohri, Fumika (violin)
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
11II. Andante moderato07:33
Mohri, Fumika (violin)
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)
12III. Rondeau04:02
Mohri, Fumika (violin)
Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra, Pardubice (Orchestra)
Halász, Michael (Conductor)

Total Playing Time: 01:16:27