After composing his A major violin concerto, Mozart seemingly lost interest in the violin, much to the displeasure of his father, Leopold, who often reminded him of his skill.
Performer Biography
Julia Fischer's debut CD, 'Russian Violin Concertos' with Yakov Kreizberg and the Russian National Orchestra, was released in fall 2004 and received an 'Editor's Choice' from Gramophone.
Composition History
Mozart's three violin concertos, composed between October and December 1775, were likely planned as a cycle, indicated by their close composition dates and systematic key choices.
Performer Biography
At age nine, Julia Fischer was admitted to the Munich Academy of Music, where she continues to study with Professor Ana Chumachenco.
Performer Biography
Julia Fischer won the International Yehudi Menuhin Violin Competition in 1995, receiving both first prize and a special award for the best Bach solo work performance.
Performer Biography
Julia Fischer, born in Munich in 1983, began violin lessons before age four and piano lessons a few months later with her mother, Viera Fischer.
Instruments
Julia Fischer performs on an Italian violin made by Jean Baptiste (Giovanni Battista) Guadagnini in 1750.
