Viktoria Mullova - Paganini 1 / Vieuxtemps 5

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For the first two Paganini concertos, my favorite recordings have always been by Shmuel Ashkenasi, but I like the recording by Kogan just as much. Other recordings I like are by Rabin, Friedman, Szeryng, Kaler and the video Mintz made playing Paganini's violin.
After actually listening to clips I downloaded of this about 15 years ago from napster, I only recently decided to buy a legitimate copy of this only to find it is out of print which is shocking in hindsight because I would have to says this recording is almost as good - the tempo of the first movement is just a hir fast but the cadenza especially impressed me. This is truly a recording that should be heard and not be forgotten so I had to upload it.
As for Vieuxtemps 5, I have always liked Zukerman's recording best but I equally like the recordings of Kogan and Mintz. I can't really say I like any of those recordings more than this one. In my mind, this cd reveals Mulloa to be among the greatest to ever play a violin, other than that she just so happens to be quite beautiful.
I have included many photos found on the web including the 'Jules Falk' strad (which was bought for her from Sotheby's in April 1985) and Kogan handing her the the prize for winning the Tchak competition 1982. Most of you already know she studied with Leonid Kogan and she won the Sibelius competition in 80 and the Tchaik competition in 82.
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This is a continuation of my old account from 6 years ago (rareviolintreasures), I started running out of things to upload that were out of print or rare and was just too tired to continue because I was working in excess of 100 hour weeks. My intention was to get the majority of recordings I had that were difficult to find, once I felt I had accomplished this goal, I decided it was time to stop.
A few months later I somehow got locked out of my account so 6 years later I am ready to resume. It was my hope that many collectors would continue where I left off and I'm amazed and delighted to see how many recordings have been made public in my absence.
I have always encouraged sharing out of print recordings but it is upsetting to see recordings made public of recordings that are still commercially available. Alot has changed in my 6 year absence as some things that were in print no longer are and vice versa, so keep in mind I no longer have access to my old account and can not modify or delete anything I put up before, it has always been my intention to not share recordings that still are in print as this would reduce support for the artist. It is my intention to only share music that is no longer commercially in print as I am as respectful as I can be to artists and record companies that continue to make their art available to fans like me. My intention is to share recordings to make recordings available so they do not get lost or forgotten. It is also my wish to share recordings for fans like me but also for the purpose of those who study the violin and encourage all who listen to acquire their own personal copy of these recordings in the used cd/lp market, in other words even though you hear it here on you tube for free, get your own legitimate copy if you hear something you like. I also would like to encourage others to fill in the gaps and pick up where I let off with recordings I don't have or may have missed, but only if the recordings have gone out of print. I want to re-emphasize I discourage anyone to upload a recording if it is still being sold commercially.
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[@ronstriebig2749]

I spoke to her on three occasions after her London concerts The greatest violinist ever

[@eleonoracarbonari1254]

Meravigliosa Viktoria!

[@user-pi7qo2hr1w]

Достойная продолжательница русской скрипичной традиции! Брависсимо!!

[@wieslawakostur1446]

Victoria MAESTRA❗🌹👏👏👏💕💞 Pozdrowienia z Polski ❗💗

[@ssw4m]

"she studied with Leonid Kogan" ... aha, that explains why she plays like Kogan. The Cadenza is phenomenal, very similar to Kogan's performance. It sounds just as good as Kogan, which we can't say about many if any other violinists. Wow!

[@RizShahbazli]

...браво Виктория...браво....

[@AthanassiosBakalidis]

That was one of the first two CD's I bought. The other was Leonard Cohen's I am your man. No matter how many versions I listen of that concert, I keep getting back to this one. ❤️

[@frankcisyarmi]

amazing Viktoria Mullova!!!!!

[@kihokahoka]

Reminds me of Kogan. She doesn't spill out the soup, let the music speak for itself.

[@laurentstuderlafontaine8077]

certainement la plus belle version du Paganini et de Vieuxtemps/ plein de vérité musical

[@robertr.hasspacher7731]

My father bought me this CD from Harmony House Classical in the 90s because I was so excited about this concerto when I heard it on the radio. Honestly the finest recording I've ever heard, executed with authority, panache and an apex of technical skill. THANK YOU FOR THE UPLOAD!!!!

[@geraintparfitt1078]

Amazing playing

[@laikeatlim8261]

Can't agree more.

[@danielrosen4496]

Tremendous Paganini❗️

[@jeff2446]

Stunning virtuosity!

[@violinhunter2]

Vicky is a great artist.

[@violinhunter2]

The famous Sauret cadenza is played here. Bravo!!!

[@lugo196234]

genial

[@alexbogatkov4982]

Сразу слышно,что училась у Когана,его версия Паганини ,очень хорошая,но.. Леонид Борисович недостижим !

[@ziegunerweiser]

36:10 Vieuxtemps

[@VgerT]

Vieuxtemps 5 begins @36:12

[@eriknystrom5839]

Actually I totally agree with what you are doing, so I thought is was better to remove my other comment. Keep it up, You made me discover Michael Rabin!

[@harryandruschak2843]

"like" on 12 February 2016

[@paulsutton5896]

So is it "thumbs up" for Viktoria?

[@kowalityjesus]

What a babe

[@muslit]

Makes Hillary Hahn sound like a student.