This release has been sourced from the Richard Itter archive of 'live' recordings. The collection is very important for collectors because it has never been released before onto the market. Following the archive's launch in October 2017 with releases featuring Beecham, Bohm, Cantelli, Karajan, du Pre, Klemperer and Rostropovich, it has received universal praise from both the classical media and record collectors for the excellent sound and performances. Celebrated violinist Yehudi Menuhin was very familiar with the Mozart Concertos, and played all seven including the spurious No. 6. These 'live' performances reflect Menuhin's Mozart playing during a single month in 1956 where he performed all the composer's major works with orchestra. Menuhin brings great insight and experience to every concerto and his intonation which became a concern in later life is spot on with these performances.

Tracklist:

Violin Concerto No. 1 In B-Flat Major, K. 207: I. Allegro Moderato (Live)
Violin Concerto No. 1 In B-Flat Major, K. 207: II. Adagio (Live)
Violin Concerto No. 1 In B-Flat Major, K. 207: III. Presto (Live)
Violin Concerto No. 2 In D Major, K. 211: I. Allegro Moderato (Live)
Violin Concerto No. 2 In D Major, K. 211: II. Andante (Live)
Violin Concerto No. 2 In D Major, K. 211: III. Rondo. Allegro (Live)
Violin Concerto No. 3 In G Major, K. 216: I. Allegro (Live)
Violin Concerto No. 3 In G Major, K. 216: II. Adagio (Live)
Violin Concerto No. 3 In G Major, K. 216: III. Rondo. Allegro (Live)
Violin Concerto No. 4 In D Major, K. 218: I. Allegro (Live)
Violin Concerto No. 4 In D Major, K. 218: II. Andante Cantabile (Live)
Violin Concerto No. 4 In D Major, K. 218: III. Rondo. Andante Grazioso (Live)
Violin Concerto No. 7 In D Major, K. 271a: I. Allegro Maestoso (Live)
Violin Concerto No. 7 In D Major, K. 271a: II. Andante (Live)
Violin Concerto No. 7 In D Major, K. 271a: III. Rondo. Allegro (Live)

UPC: 5060244551534
Label: Ica Classics
Release Date: 11.2.18
Format: CD

Mozart / Menuhin - Mozart Violin Concertos (2 CD)