Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante K364; Violin Concertos No. 1 K 207 & No. 3 K 216 - David Oistrakh, Rudolf Barshai, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Kirill Kondrashin (DIGITAL DOWNLOAD)

David Oistrakh (violin)Moscow Chamber Orchestraconductor Rudolf Barshai (also Viola in K364)Moscow Philharmonic OrchestraKirill Kondrashin (VC1) “you can’t go wrong with Oistrakh’s pre-authenticity Mozart. True, this is big-boned, dyed in the wool Mozart, 1960’s style. Tempi are relaxed, textures quite heavy and the ethos masculine and robust … subtle shadings are there – but the prevailing spirit is strong-limbed engagement. K216 was always one of his best pieces of Mozart playing … he also contributes his own, rather good, cadenzas … second movement characteristically expressive and full of the artist’s noble warmth, and a spirit of romance enlivens the finale. Sinfonia Concertante opens at a real maestoso-qualified Allegro. Directed from the viola by Barshai … once again, there’s real affection in the Andante and the finale is nicely buoyant” (MusicWeb) Sinfonia Concertante in Eb major, K364 [30:34][1] Allegro maestoso 12:50[2] Andante 11:54[3] Presto 5:49Violin Concerto No.3 in G