The finale of Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5 includes an exhilarating excursion into 'Turkish' music, evoked with exaggerated melodic leaps, pounding rhythms, and col legno effects.
Composer Biography
Mozart's father, Leopold, was the author of "Violinschule," one of the 18th century's most influential treatises on violin technique, highlighting the instrument's importance in Mozart's early life.
Composition History
Mozart composed his five violin concertos as a teenager in Salzburg, with the first in 1773 and the remaining four in 1775.
Performer Biography
Aisslinn Nosky, the violinist on this album, was appointed concertmaster of the Handel and Haydn Society in 2011 and is known for her dynamic and versatile playing.
Interpretation
Aisslinn Nosky's interpretation of Mozart's violin concertos was informed by studying the composer's original manuscripts and handwriting.
Recording & Production
This album features live performance recordings of Mozart's violin concertos, captured at Symphony Hall in Boston in 2019, 2022, and 2023.
Composer Biography
As a child prodigy, Mozart was as proficient on the violin as he was on the keyboard, and continued to perform as a violinist into his mid-1770s.
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