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Qian Zhou, Toronto Camerata, Kevin Mallon - Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Violin Concertos (2004)

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Qian Zhou, Toronto Camerata, Kevin Mallon - Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Violin Concertos (2004)

Qian Zhou, Toronto Camerata, Kevin Mallon - Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Violin Concertos (2004)
EAC | FLAC (image+.cue, log) | Covers + Digital Booklet | 65:30 | 334 MB
Genre: Classical | Label: Naxos | Catalog: 8.557322

One of the more flamboyant characters in Paris in the latter half of the 19th century, Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de St. George (1739?-1799) was known as a championship fencer and a brilliant violinist. It is not a surprise then that his violin concertos exhibit a swaggering solo part. What you won't find is much motivic development. What you will discover are gorgeous melodies, lots of them. Although they populate all his work, they especially saturate his lyrical middle movements, one of which appears to be the basis for the haunting oboe theme from the popular BBC series, "Foyle's War".
Some confusion exists about the first concerto in D Major on this recording. Here listed as Op. Post. No.2, it is also numbered as Op.4, No.1 in other sources. A muscular orchestral intro sets the stage for the violin in the opening `Allegro'. Immediately soaring high on the E string, a characteristic technique St. George loves to employ, the solo violin stakes her claim on the work. When venturing that high and using the 5th and 7th, and espeicially the 9th position, intonation can become a problem where a misplaced finger only a micro millimeter off can mean a pitch that is either flat or sharp. Qian Zhou, the soloist is spot on.
The ominous chords that begin the following `Adagio' establish a very different mood, one of sinister gloom when the ethereal violin appears to float over the top of the darkness. At about 1:40, the mournful theme that resembles the "Foyle's War" refrain emerges, centered in the lower and middle registers of the violin. After presenting a contrasting 2nd melody, one that is sweetly lyrical, almost wistful, St. George returns to the "Foyle's War" motif for a series of virtuosic variations. The work concludes with a rousing `Rondo', sporting an irrepressible melody and bubbling with energy.
Also known as Op.12, No.2, the Concerto No.10 in G Major opens with an expansive `Allegro moderato'. Over brisk pizzicato accompaniment, the soloist displays a fluid touch as she whips though a brilliant solo full of double stops and fast finger work in the highest register. Bittersweet and evocative, the triple metered `Largo' that follows features poignant solo work with a lovely singing vibrato and breathy phrasing. A boisterous `Presto' closes the concerto, with bravura violin passages characterized by agile string crossings and dazzling double stopping, all done at a blistering pace.
Opening with a splendid `Allegro maetoso', broad and sweeping, the final concerto Op.3, No.1 is also in D Major. Despite the occasional dip into a minor key, the work is resolutely cheerful. However, the following `Adagio' is set in D Minor, and after a flute dominated intro, the solo violin offers an achingly beautiful reading. In triple meter and brimming with graceful charm, the final `Rondeau' presents a glimpse into a life style long past.
Kevin Fallon leads the Toronto Camerata in a finely nuanced reading of these elegant works. The Naxos recording is crisp and distinct, setting the superb violin of Qian Zhou front and center. And while the D Major `Adagio' may be the source of the theme from "Foyle's War", St. George penned other exquisite melodies. This is an excellent CD to discover them.

Qian Zhou, Toronto Camerata, Kevin Mallon - Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Violin Concertos (2004)

Track List:

Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. post., No. 2
1. Allegro 00:12:35
2. Adagio 00:05:24
3. Rondo 00:04:51
Violin Concerto No. 10 in G Major
4. Allegro moderato 00:09:38
5. Largo 00:06:38
6. Presto 00:07:51
Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 3, No. 1
7. Allegro maestoso 00:09:53
8. Adagio 00:04:39
9. Rondeau 00:04:00

Performers:
Qian Zhou - violin
Toronto Camerata
Kevin Mallon - conducto

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