Sergei Krylov - Tartini: Devil's Trill Sonata; Four Violin Concertos

Giuseppe Tartini (Composer), Arie Van Beek (Conductor), Saulius Sondeckis (Conductor), Auvergne Orchestra (Orchestra), Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra (Orchestra), Gordan Nikolic (Performer, Violin), Sergei Krylov (Performer)
Total Play 75:09

"(This) strikes me as favourably as its predecessor (RRC 1157). Tartini's violin concertos come in a wide variety of (performance) styles; some of them, no doubt because of the romance attached to his Devil's Trill Sonata …Nikolitch and the Auvergne are not practitioners of period instruments but they are at one in their approach to the music, disciplined in matters of expression … clean and lively in their ensemble and appreciative of qualities which make (these) distinctive and rewarding …Nikolitch is an athletic player who turns his back on any opportunity for vacuous showmanship: a sustained gesture towards Tartini's music would be welcome from artists as capable and sensitive as these. Warmly commended.
(Gramophone)

….then the Devil must surely have a beautiful soul! Guiseppi Tartini, the composer, claims that "the Devil" came to him in a dream, stood at the foot of his bed and played this violin sonata for him–but unfortunately, Tartini could not remember all of it. What he did remember, however, is exquisite. I love violin music, and the Devil's Trill is breathtakingly beautiful stuff. The version on this particular CD is not as passionately performed as the Liviu Prunaru YouTube rendering (which is to me, the best I've yet heard, in fact part 3 moved me to tears the first time I heard it)…however, this CD as a whole is VERY relaxing. There is no part of it that is the least bit annoying, as some classical music can be, and in fact I often play this CD while I meditate. I prefer this CD to Andrew Manze's performance of the sonata. As for the "Devil's Trill" itself, all I can say is if this is as much as Tartini could remember, then I'd like to be front row center if ever the rest of that concert is performed…
(Amazon reviewer)

Tracklist:


1. Violin Concerto in B flat major, D. 117: 1. (Maestoso) - Allegro
2. Violin Concerto in B flat major, D. 117: 2. (Largo)
3. Violin Concerto in B flat major, D. 117: 3. Allegro
4. Violin Concerto in D minor, D. 45: 1. Allegro assai
5. Violin Concerto in D minor, D. 45: 2. Grave
6. Violin Concerto in D minor, D. 45: 3. Presto
7. Violin Concerto in C major, D. 12: 1. Allegro
8. Violin Concerto in C major, D. 12: 2. Andante 'Felice età dell'oro'
9. Violin Concerto in C major, D. 12: 3. Allegro assai
10. Violin Concerto in C major, D. 12: 4. Appendix: Grave secondo - Andante larghetto 'Misero pargoletto'
11. Violin Concerto in E major, D. 51: 1. Allegro (moderato)
12. Violin Concerto in E major, D. 51: 2. Adagio 'Tortorella bacie…'
13. Violin Concerto in E major, D. 51: 3. Allegro (con brio)
14. Sonata for violin & continuo in G minor, B. g5 ('The Devil's Trill')