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Authentic Mozart

S. Greer | Tallahassee, FL | 08/20/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"In the spiritual sense, that is. All the instruments used are modern (and gloriously so), but the English Chamber Orchestra plays Mozart in the fervent unforced way that has been handed down in Vienna from the Maestro's own baton for 200 years; and Spivakov! He may sound Romantic, but one must not forget that in letters Mozart's violin playing is described as "pure" in both tone and technique. I cannot cite another soloist in these pieces who embodies these ideals as well as Spivakov (though I must admit have not heard Mutter or Perlman). The man just combines passion with the glorious whole, which is something I doubt Mozart would have hated. On a more practical side, the ECO does not display the general sloppiness in other soloist-conducted orchestras (Oistrakh's BPO, for instance), and the recording quality is good. Buy this set at once: the price is so low that you should be ashamed if you don't."

A majuscule musical personality!

Hiram Gomez Pardo | Valencia, Venezuela | 01/04/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Vladimir Spivakov belonged to the same artistic tradition established by Leopold Auer, and even it might be said he was the true inheritor of the crown afetr Oistrakh and Kogan in which majestic tune, virile temperament and dazzling technique.



So, this set preserves for you the best of both worlds. Sheer lyrisicm with ostentation or affection. A true musical jewel. Don't miss it.

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