Fumika Mohri; Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice; Michael Halasz - Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges: Violin Concertos, Opp. 2 and 7

Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, possessed a panoply of talents ? leading swordsman, athlete, virtuoso violinist, composer and musical director ? so it is not surprising that by the standards of his age he was not especially prolific. Nevertheless, Saint-Georges? violin concertos demonstrate a gift for writing attractive and engaging music as well as a virtuoso technique with which to dazzle audiences, not least in his own performances. Published in pairs, the concertos recorded here show his originality of expression, his command of structure and a bravura exploitation of the violin?s higher register.