Beriot- Violin Concertos Nos. 2, 3 and 5

Product Description One of the most distinguished violinists of his time, Beriot was the father of the Franco-Belgian school of violin playing. His ten violin concertos display the youthful elan and high spirits of early romanticism. Beriot combined elements of the Fren Review A Russian violinist with a French-sounding name, Philippe Quint sails through it all with unfazed aplomb. That in itself is strong recommendation to fanciers of the violin, for to navigate Bériot's landmines unscathed, let alone with the poise and technical polish Quint manages, is quite a remarkable feat. As music, these concertos may not add up to the proverbial hill of beans, but Quint pays them respect and takes them seriously. I would very much like to hear his Grammy-nominated Naxos recording of William Schuman's Violin Concerto. Here is an upcoming talent to keep an ear out for. -- Fanfare Magazine, Jerry Dubins, January/February 2009 Bériot's music may smack too much of drawing-room refinement for the most serious general listeners, although admirers and detractors should agree that its passions never overstep the bounds of decorum and its darker clouds invariably give way to sunshine before dampening anyone's spirits. For violinists and aficionados, however, these concertos, in Quint's and Trevor's sympathetic performances, will explain a great deal about the development of the art of violin-playing and the style of the virtuoso concerto throughout the coming century. Urgently recommended to those not hostile to the style or content. -- Fanfare Magazine, Robert Maxham, January/February 2009