LARA ST. JOHN'S LATEST RECORDING

 

mozart
sinfonia concertante For violin and viola/
Violin concertos nos. 1 & 3

Violinists Lara and Scott St. John present a new Mozart recording to be released exclusively on iTunes two months prior to the Hybrid SACD/CD release on October 12th. The siblings St. John share the spotlight in three of the composer’s violin concerti recorded on Lara’s Ancalagon label. The focal point of the album is Mozart’s monumental Sinfonia Concertante (K. 364), the last and greatest of his string concerti. This piece is rarely recorded in its original form, with the viola part in scordatura. Scott St. John takes up the viola to join his sister on the recording, making this the first time the Sinfonia Concertante has ever been recorded by siblings. The remainder of the album lets each St. John take center stage. The Violin Concerto No. 1 (K. 207) is led by Scott, and Lara has the solo voice in the Violin Concerto No. 3 (K. 216). The innovative New York-based ensemble The Knights accompany the pair on all the works (also led by a sibling act composed of conductor Eric Jacobsen and concertmaster Colin Jacobsen). The internationally acknowledged sound recording legend Tonmeister Martha de Francisco is recording producer.

 

 

Reviews of MOZART

 

" Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante has enjoyed many inspired pairings, but none sharing the passion, empathy and genetics of the St. Johns."

All About Jazz, August 17, 2010

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" This is consistently stylish and individual Mozart playing from the engaging St. John siblings, and a disc that all Mozartians will enjoy."

The Classical Review, August 16, 2010

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"Teaming up for Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante, Lara and Scott St. John deliver an intimate, animated rendition, rounded out by the exceptionally polished Knights."

The Cleveland Plain Dealer, August 8, 2010

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"The playing by both soloists is of the utmost refinement and grace, even proceeding through the movements at as spirited a pace as they do."

Classical Candor, August 5, 2010

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"Vital Violinists on Display"

Toronto Star, August 3, 2010

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