David Oistrakh - Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3/ Prokofiev: Concerto No. 2

In Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2 Oistrakh is partnered by the Philharmonia Orchestra under Alcio Galiera. Oistrakh had been a close friend of the composer and was the dedicate of Prokofiev’s Violin Sonata No. 1. When it came to the recording of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 3 there was an initial crisis since the conductor booked for the session failed to arrive. After some discussion with the producer Walter Legge, Oistrakh himself offered to direct the orchestra in addition to playing the solo part. As can be heard on this record, this unforeseen arrangement worked splendidly, and there is a close rapport between the violinist and the Philharmonia.

Side One

Mozart: Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K.216

Band 1 - First Movement: Allegro - Cadenza - Tempo 1

Band 2 - Second Movement: Adagio - Cadenza - Tempo 1

Band 3 - Third Movement: Rondo (Allegro)

Side Two

Prokofiev: Concerto No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 63

Band 1 - First Movement: Alleggro moderato

Band 2 - Second Movement: Andante assai

Band 3 - Third Movement: Alleggro ben moderato

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