Kogan: Mendelssohn Op. 64 & Mozart K. 216 Violin Concertos - Columbia SAXF 138

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This handsome and very rare LP from French Columbia (SAXF 138, French pressing, blue/silver label, stereo) features Leonid Kogan's marvelous renditions of Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor Op. 64 and Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major K. 216.

In both works, Kogan is accompanied by conductor Constantin Silverstri and l'Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire, both performances recorded in the warm acoustics of the Salle Wagram, Paris in November 1959

Wrote Dan Davis in his review of the Testament CD release of the Mozart:

"Leonid Kogan was one of several Soviet artists who burst upon the Western classical music scene in the mid-1950s, astonishing all with their incredible technique and superior musicianship. At the time--and ever since--Kogan played second fiddle to David Oistrakh, in much the same position occupied by Emil Gilels in relation to Sviatoslav Richter among pianists. At 26, Kogan won the 1951 Ysaye Competition (Oistrakh was on the jury) and then was unceremoniously ordered back to the Soviet Union instead of enjoying a triumphant European tour. He didn't make his London and Paris debuts until 1955…Best is the Mozart G major Concerto, where Kogan and the French orchestra are joined in 1959 by Constantin Silvestri. His presence is immediately apparent in the detailed orchestral accompaniment and a vigorously defined orchestral context: just listen to the excitement he generates in the opening measures of the work. Kogan responds with his usual gorgeous playing, the aristocratic demeanor intact but now unveiling a bit more tonal muscle to go with the sweet sound of the instrument. It's generally akin to Oistrakh's own Berlin recording that allies stylishness and virtuosity, the major difference being the older violinist's juicier tone (though Kogan's is hardly lean). "

The reverse side of the jacket carries insightful liner notes by Jean-Jacques Normand (Mozart) and Dorel Handman (Mendelsson) – all texts in French only. The striking cover photo of Kogan is credited to "PHOTO PIC".

CONDITION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

The gradations of condition I use are as follows: MINT, Near-Mint, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor.

The condition of the jacket is EXCELLENT. There is light wear and some discoloration to the rear panel, but that is all. There are no bends, seamsplits, or owners' markings and the album remains solid, bright, and highly attractive – overall, an excellent collector's copy. 

The condition of the LP itself is VERY GOOD. Visually, there is considerable wear around the spindle hole, as well as several non-sounding marks to the vinyl. In terms of sound, there is light surface noise throughout, though no tics or pops. Thus, if you must have a NM or EX copy, please do not buy this LP. Overall, this rates as a very good collector's copy.

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