This
recording is unique in two points of view, on one hand in the term of the
selection of players, on the other hand their instruments.
The listener could appreciate beautiful tone of Stainer violin, with the
interpretation of Irnberger who makes use of this original instrument , and
without stiff academism.
Demus takes advantage of simpler sound of each instrument, render well the
fluidity,
which is unique to this composer.
Akira Takahashi
Irnberger's interpretation of Mozart here portrays,
indeed, very confident musicality of this young violinist. The tone is highly
transparent, the longing sound, the beautifulness, voluptuousness and
brilliancy of tone, everything perfect, particulary in its middle to lower
register very strong, warm and soft.
Demus plays very confidently, overwhelming difficulties with tireless energy.
The listener couldn't even imagine that two musicians are from very distant
generations ,
as if they are both young full of passion.
Akira Hirano