Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola, Violin Concerto No. 1, Violin Concerto No. 3
8/12/2010 • 9 tracks • 1 hour 13 minutes
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART (1756-1791)
Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola in E-Flat Major, K. 364
1. I. Allegro maestoso 12:58
2. II. Andante 10:23
3. III. Presto 6:16
Lara St. John, violin
Scott St. John, viola
Eric Jacobsen, conductor
The Knights
Violin Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, K. 207
4. I. Allegro moderato 7:49
5. II. Andante 6:44
6. III. Presto 5:32
Scott St. John, violin
Eric Jacobsen, conductor
The Knights
Violin Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Major, K. 207
7. I. Allegro 8:39
8. II. Adagio 8:24
9. III. Rondeau, Allegro 6:18
Lara St. John, violin
Eric Jacobsen, conductor
The Knights
℗ 2010 Ancalagon LLC
Violinists Lara and Scott St. John present a new Mozart recording on Lara's Ancalagon Records. The siblings St. John share the spotlight in three of the composer's violin concerti. The focal point of the album is Mozart's monumental Sinfonia Concertante, the last and greatest of his string concerti (K. 364). This piece is rarely recorded, especially in its original form with viola in scordatura. Scott St. John takes up the viola to join his sister on the recording, making this the first time the Sinfonia Concertante has ever been recorded by siblings. The remainder of the album lets each St. John take center stage. Violin Concerto No. 1 (K. 207) is led by Scott, and Lara has the solo voice in Violin Concerto No. 3 (K. 216). The Knights accompany the pair on all the works (also led by the sibling-act of conductor Eric Jacobsen and concertmaster Colin Jacobsen).
"4 out of 4 stars: Mozart never sounded finer"
Toronto Star, August 3, 2010
"This is superior music making on all levels."
Audiophile Audition, October 1, 2010
"I simply can't imagine a more satisfying recording of this glorious work."
The Wholenote, September 2010
"This is a match made in heaven. Together, these gifted young musicians have made a flawless recording..."
Strings Magazine, September 11, 2010