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The venerable Handel and Haydn Society has evolved in interesting ways over the last decade under a variety of new directors that have included, as here, its concertmaster, Aisslinn Nosky. The group has become a distinctive kind of historically oriented ensemble, with gut strings, reduced vibrato, and generally fast tempos. However, Nosky doesn't rip the traditional Handel and Haydn Society sound up by the roots; the sound of the group is warm, and it is aided by the acoustic of the wood-paneled Symphony Hall in Boston. The present release is the second of a pair devoted to Mozart's violin concertos. Both are worthwhile; this one gives a fresh, slightly rough-edged reading of the first, second, and fifth concertos that contrasts sharply with the usual highly sweet French-style versions. Nosky is especially effective in the Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K. 219, with its "Turkish rondo" finale; she applies a good deal of vigor throughout and in an internal cadenza in the finale. The first two concertos, less often played, tend to be a bit shapeless in conventional performances but are lively and adventurous here. There are other good performances of the Mozart concertos on historical instruments, notably by Isabelle Faust, but these are worthy of strong consideration.
© James Manheim /TiVo
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Handel And Haydn Society, Orchestra, MainArtist - Barenreiter, MusicPublisher - Aisslinn Nosky, MainArtist
(C) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd (P) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Handel And Haydn Society, Orchestra, MainArtist - Barenreiter, MusicPublisher - Aisslinn Nosky, MainArtist
(C) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd (P) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Handel And Haydn Society, Orchestra, MainArtist - Barenreiter, MusicPublisher - Aisslinn Nosky, MainArtist
(C) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd (P) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Handel And Haydn Society, Orchestra, MainArtist - Barenreiter, MusicPublisher - Aisslinn Nosky, MainArtist
(C) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd (P) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Handel And Haydn Society, Orchestra, MainArtist - Barenreiter, MusicPublisher - Aisslinn Nosky, MainArtist
(C) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd (P) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Handel And Haydn Society, Orchestra, MainArtist - Barenreiter, MusicPublisher - Aisslinn Nosky, MainArtist
(C) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd (P) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Handel And Haydn Society, Orchestra, MainArtist - Barenreiter, MusicPublisher - Aisslinn Nosky, MainArtist
(C) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd (P) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Handel And Haydn Society, Orchestra, MainArtist - Barenreiter, MusicPublisher - Aisslinn Nosky, MainArtist
(C) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd (P) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Composer - Handel And Haydn Society, Orchestra, MainArtist - Barenreiter, MusicPublisher - Aisslinn Nosky, MainArtist
(C) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd (P) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd
Album review
The venerable Handel and Haydn Society has evolved in interesting ways over the last decade under a variety of new directors that have included, as here, its concertmaster, Aisslinn Nosky. The group has become a distinctive kind of historically oriented ensemble, with gut strings, reduced vibrato, and generally fast tempos. However, Nosky doesn't rip the traditional Handel and Haydn Society sound up by the roots; the sound of the group is warm, and it is aided by the acoustic of the wood-paneled Symphony Hall in Boston. The present release is the second of a pair devoted to Mozart's violin concertos. Both are worthwhile; this one gives a fresh, slightly rough-edged reading of the first, second, and fifth concertos that contrasts sharply with the usual highly sweet French-style versions. Nosky is especially effective in the Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K. 219, with its "Turkish rondo" finale; she applies a good deal of vigor throughout and in an internal cadenza in the finale. The first two concertos, less often played, tend to be a bit shapeless in conventional performances but are lively and adventurous here. There are other good performances of the Mozart concertos on historical instruments, notably by Isabelle Faust, but these are worthy of strong consideration.
© James Manheim /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 9 track(s)
- Total length: 01:05:37
- Main artists: Handel and Haydn Society Aisslinn Nosky
- Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Label: CORO
- Genre: Classical
(C) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd (P) 2023 The Sixteen Productions Ltd
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