Mozart - Violinkonzert Nr. 5 A-Dur | Pinchas Zukerman | Cristian Măcelaru | WDR Sinfonieorchester

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Published 2021-05-08
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Concerto No. 5 in A major for violin and orchestra, KV 219, performed by violin soloist Pinchas Zukerman and the WDR Symphony Orchestra under the baton of its principal conductor Cristian Măcelaru. Recorded live at the Kölner Philharmonie on February 26, 2021.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major K. 219

00:00:00 I. Allegro Aperto
00:09:50 II. Adagio
00:20:00 III. rondeau. Tempo di menuetto.

Pinchas Zukerman, violin
WDR Symphony Orchestra
Cristian Măcelaru, conductor

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○ Work introduction
It combines lively passion for playing with dramatic action and individual expression with the "neutral" collective statement of the orchestra: no wonder that the solo concerto can look back on an impressive success story - from the Baroque to our present day. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart also loved this concerto form. As a genius opera composer, he exploited its dramatic potential in his 40 solo concertos, attaching more importance to a multi-layered spectrum of expression than to self-promoting virtuosity. Which is why the orchestra is never neglected. This is no different in his five violin concertos. With the exception of the first (from 1773), he composed them all in Salzburg in 1775. Because he had held the post of concertmaster in the court orchestra there since 1772, it is assumed that Mozart - not only an outstanding pianist but also a very good violinist - wrote these works for his own performances.

His Fifth Violin Concerto in A major, K. 219, is his most original; the rondo finale is nothing short of spectacular: in contrast to an otherwise graceful minuet, the middle section surprises with a wildly demonic "Alla turca." Here Mozart brings the Turkish "Janissary music", popular at the time, into play for the first time. The military music of the Janissaries, the elite unit of the Turkish troops, had left musical traces due to the two sieges of Vienna by the Ottomans. Fear of them had long since given way to fascination with the exotic Orient. A true "Turkish fashion" was the result - not only in terms of clothing. Of all things, the wild, percussion-fueled sound of their military bands, which had once spread fear and terror, now provided entertaining goose bumps. So when Mozart resorts to this style in his Violin Concerto, he stages a "clash of cultures" en miniature. The noisy march rhythm including oriental ornamentation soon runs out of breath. As if nothing had happened, the minuet in elegant triple time starts again, and the concert ends gently, relaxed and peaceful.
(Text: Verena Großkreutz)
All Comments (21)
  • @timperalta9430
    His guarneri matured, as Zukerman did. What a duo. Pinchas Zukerman is amazing. People pay to watch him be himself, not just to listen to Mozart’s concerto. Whether he plays perfectly or with mistakes, the fact that it’s Pinky playing is more than enough.
  • @SailorMars2010
    Per Zufall beim umschalten im TV eingeschaltet (Pinchas Zukerman und das WDR Sinfonieorchester) und es einfach laufen lassen. Sehr schön, es beruhigt die Seele. 🎻🥰👍🏻
  • @dorothea628
    Mozart, Wohltat und Glücksgefühl. Eine wunderbare Sendung! Dankeschön!!
  • @user-mk2fz3lx5r
    Спасибо WDR Klassik .. Браво Пинхас, браво оркестр!
  • @carloslaguensbermejo9812
    Magnifica interpretación por esta célebre orquesta alemana con sede en Colonia del Concierto Nº 5 para violín de W.A. Mozart unos de los tres compositores más importantes del Clasicismo junto a Luwig van Beethoven y J. Haydn. Es de destacar la magistral actuación como era de esperar del prestigioso violinista israelí Pinchas Zukerman. BRAVO !!! Saludos desde España.
  • @hiroshihamaguchi2760
    Under this tough situation the music provided by WDR is very much peaceful and makes me calm. Vielen Dnake aus Japan
  • @nickgump937
    Outstanding performance !! Zukerman is one of my favourite violinists. :-)
  • @philippeherridge2401
    Zukerman's sound and musicality is unique ....and indispensable to the world of music.
  • @rosernabona9364
    Mozart , violin konzert , five , and Pinchas Zukerman and. Cristian Macelaeu Precios , no hi ha paraules ❤
  • @jairochaves8916
    Maravilhoso ver essa lenda da música mundial super em forma. Um presente para se guardar na alma!!!!
  • @TeamSintti
    Thanks for this WDR! 👍 Greetings from Finland - take care and stay safe, everyone ❕