Yehudi Menuhin - Viotti: Violin Concertos & Violin Duet (2024)

Although neglected by some, Giovanni Battista Viotti was an international violin superstar at the turn of the nineteenth century, travelling throughout Europe and holding high offices in the most prestigious musical institutions. This recording by Yehudi Menuhin presents Viotti’s most famous violin concertos, notably the sixteenth in a version arranged by Mozart himself (who added brass parts). It also includes the digital premiere of a lovely duet featuring Gioconda De Vito.

Tracklist
1. Viotti / Arr. Mozart: Violin Concerto in E Minor, WI:16: I. Adagio non troppo - Allegro (Cadenza by Menuhin) (16:31)
2. Viotti / Arr. Mozart: Violin Concerto in E Minor, WI:16: II. Adagio (5:25)
3. Viotti / Arr. Mozart: Violin Concerto in E Minor, WI:16: III. Rondo. Allegro (Cadenza by Menuhin) (8:17)
4. Viotti: Violin Concerto in A Minor, WI:22: I. Moderato (Cadenza by Kreisler) (11:41)
5. Viotti: Violin Concerto in A Minor, WI:22: II. Adagio (7:21)
6. Viotti: Violin Concerto in A Minor, WI:22: III. Agitato assai (Cadenza by Kreisler) (5:29)
7. Viotti: Duos concertants, Livre II: Duetto No. 3, WIV:9: I. Allegro (3:27)
8. Viotti: Duos concertants, Livre II: Duetto No. 3, WIV:9: II. Andante (2:49)
9. Viotti: Duos concertants, Livre II: Duetto No. 3, WIV:9: III. Allegretto (2:49)