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Mozart: Sinfonia concertante; Concertone / Amoyal, Cameraata de Lausanne

1 CD / Warner Classics / 2013-05-28

Works: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Adagio for Piano in B minor, K 540; Concertone for 2 Violins in C major, K 190 (186E)
Performers: Amoyal, Pierre; Cholokyan, Audrey [Oboe]; Mancini, Fulvia [Cello]; Oike, Ami [Violin]; Shimizu, Yuko [Viola]
Conductors: Amoyal, Pierre
Ensemble: Camerata de Lausanne

"As the title reminds us, the Sinfonia concertante for violin, viola and orchestra, K364 is not a concerto for two solo instruments, but a symphony...continue...

J.S. Bach: Reconstructions and Transcriptions for Strings / Furor Musicus, Antoinette Lohmann

1 CD / Edition Lilac / 2013-05-28

Works: Johann Sebastian Bach: Orchestral Suite no 2 in B minor, BWV 1067; Goldberg Variations, BWV 988; Antoinette Lohmann: Fugue for strings in G minor (transcription after Bach, BWV 539/1001); Concerto fo...
Performers: Lohmann, Antoinette
Conductors: Lohmann, Antoinette
Ensemble: Furor Musicus

A revolutionary recording featuring J.S. Bach's reconstructions and transcriptions for strings....continue...
Recording information: Dorpskerk Rhoon (03/2009)....continue...

Mendelssohn: String Quintets, Opp. 87 & 18 / Leipsig Quartet, Barbara Buntrock, viola

1 CD / MD&G / 2013-05-21

Works: Felix Mendelssohn: Quintet for Strings no 2 in B flat major, Op. 87; Quintet for Strings no 1 in A major, Op. 18
Performers: Buntrock, Barbara [Viola]
Conductors:
Ensemble: Leipzig String Quartet

When the Leipzig String Quartet takes on Mendelssohn's string quintets, the atmosphere is electrifying. Mendelssohn's late quintet shows that this composer at was the height...continue...
Recording information: Konzerthaus der Abtei Marienmünster (01/25/2013-01/27/2013)....continue...