Violin Concertos Main Performer or Conductor: David Oistrach Accompaniment/Orchestra: Wiener Symphoniker Soloists: David and Igor Oistrach Instrumentation: Orchestra Violin Individual Works: Violin concerto no.1 in A minor, BWV 1041 Violin concerto no. 2 in E major. BWV 1042 Concerto for 2 violins in D minor, BWV 1043 Also: Beethoven: Romance #1 & 2 Brahms: Violin Concerto (Mono) Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto (Mono) Format: Compact Disc Record Label: Deutsche Grammophon Catalog Number: 447 427-2 Year Released/Recorded: 1962 Total Playing Time: 145:23 Comments: Corin Stuart said: A fair rendition. Though David Oistrach's lack of drama sometimes leaves a sense of disappointment, for example in the Gigue of the A minor concerto his style in the Andante is spot on - he plays with a sense of searching uncertainty which left me in raptures. His son Igor never quite came up to his standard, but they evidently have a good understanding of each other and play well together in the double concertos. Overall a recommended recording though not my favourite in some areas. Grumiaux adds more drama, but lacks subtlety, Menuhin's tone is unsurpassed and if you're looking for a period performance look elsewhere. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Brian Cheuk Corin Stuart Date First Submitted: 12/24/1995 Purchasing: Suggested Purchasing Sources Note: Inclusion in this database does not guarantee the availability of any recording. Some recordings may be out-of-print or no longer available.

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