Ernst Kovacic

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Ernst Kovacic, born 12 April 1943 in Kapfenberg, Styria, Austria, is an Austrian violinist and conductor. He studied violin, piano, and organ at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna. His breakthrough came in 1971 when he won first prize in the violin section of the Maria Canals International Music Competition, followed by third prize at the ARD International Music Competition in 1972. He taught at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna in 1975. He played a 1753 Giovanni Battista Guadagnini violin and performed new works by Ernst Krenek, Friedrich Cerha, and Beat Furrer. In 2022, he was a member of the jury of the Fritz Kreisler International Violin Competition.

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01	Violin Sonata in F Major, JS 178: I. —	Ernst Kovacic	Sibelius, J.: Early Chamber Music, Vol. 1 - Violin Sonata / String Trios / Piano Quartet			08:52
	Composers: Jean Sibelius

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Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19, Sz. 73 & Violin Concerto No. 2, Sz. 112 (Live)

℗ 1992 ORF: 07-02-2025

Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19, Sz. 73 & Violin Concerto No. 2, Sz. 112 (Live)

01	The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19, Sz. 73: I. Beginning (Live)	ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra	Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19, Sz. 73 & Violin Concerto No. 2, Sz. 112 (Live)			02:54
	Composers: Béla Bartók
02	The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19, Sz. 73: II. First Seduction Game (Live)	ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra	Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19, Sz. 73 & Violin Concerto No. 2, Sz. 112 (Live)			03:43
	Composers: Béla Bartók
03	The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19, Sz. 73: III. Second Seduction Game (Live)	ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra	Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19, Sz. 73 & Violin Concerto No. 2, Sz. 112 (Live)			03:16
	Composers: Béla Bartók
04	The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19, Sz. 73: IV. Third Seduction Game (Live)	ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra	Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19, Sz. 73 & Violin Concerto No. 2, Sz. 112 (Live)			01:37
	Composers: Béla Bartók
05	The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19, Sz. 73: V. The Mandarin Enters (Live)	ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra	Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19, Sz. 73 & Violin Concerto No. 2, Sz. 112 (Live)			06:54
	Composers: Béla Bartók
06	The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19, Sz. 73: VI. The Girl Collapses in the Mandarin's Lap (Live)	ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra	Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19, Sz. 73 & Violin Concerto No. 2, Sz. 112 (Live)			02:24
	Composers: Béla Bartók
07	The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19, Sz. 73: VII. The Tramps Leap Out (Live)	ORF Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra	Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin, Op. 19, Sz. 73 & Violin Concerto No. 2, Sz. 112 (Live)			02:00
	Composers: Béla Bartók

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Clemens Gadenstätter: Semantical Investigations

KAIROS: 01-08-2019

Clemens Gadenstätter: Semantical Investigations

01	Semantical Investigations I (2006)	Ernst Kovacic	Clemens Gadenstätter: Semantical Investigations			38:15
	Composers: Clemens Gadenstatter
02	Semantical Investigations II (2007)	Ensemble Modern	Clemens Gadenstätter: Semantical Investigations			28:25
	Composers: Clemens Gadenstatter
01	Sad Songs (2011/2012)	Ensemble Nikel	Clemens Gadenstätter: Semantical Investigations			27:22
	Composers: Clemens Gadenstatter
02	Figure - Iconosonics I (2009)	L'Instant Donne	Clemens Gadenstätter: Semantical Investigations			35:15
	Composers: Clemens Gadenstatter
01	Bodies - Iconosonics II (2009/2010)	Krassimir Sterev	Clemens Gadenstätter: Semantical Investigations			29:11
	Composers: Clemens Gadenstatter
02	Pictures of an exhibiton - Iconosonics (2009/2010)	L'Instant Donne	Clemens Gadenstätter: Semantical Investigations			30:09
	Composers: Clemens Gadenstatter

Hanna Kulenty: GG Concerto, Music for Roy, Breathe & Sinequan Forte B

℗ 2018 DUX: 07-09-2018

Hanna Kulenty: GG Concerto, Music for Roy, Breathe & Sinequan Forte B

01	GG Concerto	Goska Isphording	Hanna Kulenty: GG Concerto, Music for Roy, Breathe & Sinequan Forte B			21:27
	Composers: Hanna Kulenty
02	Music for Roy	Anna Rutkowska-Schock	Hanna Kulenty: GG Concerto, Music for Roy, Breathe & Sinequan Forte B			11:28
	Writer: Hanna Kulenty / Composers: Hanna Kulenty
03	Breathe	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Hanna Kulenty: GG Concerto, Music for Roy, Breathe & Sinequan Forte B			12:42
	Composers: Hanna Kulenty
04	Sinequan Forte B	Bartosz Koziak	Hanna Kulenty: GG Concerto, Music for Roy, Breathe & Sinequan Forte B			16:55
	Composers: Hanna Kulenty

Berg by Arrangement: Music for Strings

℗ 2014 Toccata Classics: 07-10-2014

Berg by Arrangement: Music for Strings

01	Piano Sonata, Op. 1	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Berg by Arrangement: Music for Strings			13:26
	Composers: Alban Berg
02	Menuet in D Minor	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Berg by Arrangement: Music for Strings			01:06
	Composers: Alban Berg
03	Adagio in F Major	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Berg by Arrangement: Music for Strings			02:02
	Composers: Alban Berg
04	Sarabande in F Major	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Berg by Arrangement: Music for Strings			01:10
	Composers: Alban Berg
05	Variations in D Major	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Berg by Arrangement: Music for Strings			02:22
	Composers: Alban Berg
06	Adagio in D Minor	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Berg by Arrangement: Music for Strings			01:28
	Composers: Alban Berg
07	Menuet in C Minor	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Berg by Arrangement: Music for Strings			01:16
	Composers: Alban Berg

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Janáček: Chamber Works

℗ 2014 DUX: 01-10-2014

Janáček: Chamber Works

01	Idyll, JW VI/3: I. Andante	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Janáček: Chamber Works			03:31
	Composers: Leoš Janáček
02	Idyll, JW VI/3: II. Allegro	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Janáček: Chamber Works			02:45
	Composers: Leoš Janáček
03	Idyll, JW VI/3: III. Moderato	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Janáček: Chamber Works			03:44
	Composers: Leoš Janáček
04	Idyll, JW VI/3: IV. Allegro	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Janáček: Chamber Works			04:02
	Composers: Leoš Janáček
05	Idyll, JW VI/3: V. Adagio	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Janáček: Chamber Works			04:37
	Composers: Leoš Janáček
06	Idyll, JW VI/3: VI. Scherzo - Trio	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Janáček: Chamber Works			03:21
	Composers: Leoš Janáček
07	Idyll, JW VI/3: VII. Moderato	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Janáček: Chamber Works			04:06
	Composers: Leoš Janáček

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Cerha: Violin Music

℗ 2013 (P) Toccata Classics: 29-10-2013

Cerha: Violin Music

01	Violin Sonata No. 1: I. Lebhaft	Ernst Kovacic	Cerha: Violin Music			02:10
	Composers: Friedrich Cerha
02	Violin Sonata No. 1: II. Langsam, geheimnisvoll	Ernst Kovacic	Cerha: Violin Music			03:06
	Composers: Friedrich Cerha
03	Violin Sonata No. 1: III. Lebhaft	Ernst Kovacic	Cerha: Violin Music			04:08
	Composers: Friedrich Cerha
04	Capriccio	Ernst Kovacic	Cerha: Violin Music			03:09
	Composers: Friedrich Cerha
05	2 Stucke: 1. Meditation	Ernst Kovacic	Cerha: Violin Music			04:48
	Composers: Friedrich Cerha
06	2 Stucke: 2. Altes Lied	Ernst Kovacic	Cerha: Violin Music			05:35
	Composers: Friedrich Cerha
07	Violin Sonata No. 3: I. Andante	Ernst Kovacic	Cerha: Violin Music			02:18
	Composers: Friedrich Cerha

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Aus Schatten Duft Gewebt

Largo: 11-07-2012

Aus Schatten Duft Gewebt

01	Revue Für Kammerorchester, Op. 22: Der Rote Teppich Wird Ausgerollt	London Sinfonietta	Aus Schatten Duft Gewebt			06:46
	Writer: HK Gruber / Composers: HK Gruber
02	Concerto For Violin & Orchestra, No. 1: Movement 1	London Sinfonietta & Ernst Kovacic	Aus Schatten Duft Gewebt			25:46
	Writer: HK Gruber / Composers: HK Gruber
03	Concerto For Violin & Orchestra, No. 1: Movement 2	London Sinfonietta & Ernst Kovacic	Aus Schatten Duft Gewebt			02:00
	Writer: HK Gruber / Composers: HK Gruber
04	Episoden Aus Einer Unterbrochenen Chronik, For Piano, Op. 20: 1. "5. August 1966"	Paul Crossley	Aus Schatten Duft Gewebt			02:37
	Writer: HK Gruber / Composers: HK Gruber
05	Episoden Aus Einer Unterbrochenen Chronik, For Piano, Op. 20: 2. "15. Dezember 1966"	Paul Crossley	Aus Schatten Duft Gewebt			01:11
	Writer: HK Gruber / Composers: HK Gruber
06	Episoden Aus Einer Unterbrochenen Chronik, For Piano, Op. 20: 3. " 2. Februar 1967"	Paul Crossley	Aus Schatten Duft Gewebt			01:18
	Writer: HK Gruber / Composers: HK Gruber
07	Episoden Aus Einer Unterbrochenen Chronik, For Piano, Op. 20: 4. "11. Februar 1967"	Paul Crossley	Aus Schatten Duft Gewebt			01:45
	Writer: HK Gruber / Composers: HK Gruber

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Krenek: Music for Chamber Orchestra

℗ 2012 Toccata Classics: 06-06-2012

Krenek: Music for Chamber Orchestra

01	Von vorn herein, Op. 219	Leopoldinum Orchestra	Krenek: Music for Chamber Orchestra			10:05
	Composers: Ernst Krenek
02	Die Nachtigall, Op. 68a	Agata Zubel	Krenek: Music for Chamber Orchestra			08:18
	Writer: Karl Kraus / Composers: Ernst Krenek
03	Im Tal der Zeit, Op. 232	Leopoldinum Orchestra	Krenek: Music for Chamber Orchestra			13:30
	Composers: Ernst Krenek
04	Statisch und ekstatisch, Op. 214: I. —	Leopoldinum Orchestra	Krenek: Music for Chamber Orchestra			01:14
	Composers: Ernst Krenek
05	Statisch und ekstatisch, Op. 214: II. —	Leopoldinum Orchestra	Krenek: Music for Chamber Orchestra			01:05
	Composers: Ernst Krenek
06	Statisch und ekstatisch, Op. 214: III. —	Leopoldinum Orchestra	Krenek: Music for Chamber Orchestra			01:58
	Composers: Ernst Krenek
07	Statisch und ekstatisch, Op. 214: IV. —	Leopoldinum Orchestra	Krenek: Music for Chamber Orchestra			03:10
	Composers: Ernst Krenek

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The Art of Fugue

℗ 2012 CD Accord: 03-01-2012

The Art of Fugue

01	Die Kunst der Fuge (the Art of Fugue), BWV 1080: Contrapunctus 1 [arr. For string orchestra]	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	The Art of Fugue			03:01
	Composers: Johann Sebastian Bach
02	Adagio & Fugue in C Minor, K. 546 "String Quartet No. 27": Adagio (Version for String Orchestra)	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	The Art of Fugue			03:02
	Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
03	Adagio & Fugue in C Minor, K. 546 "String Quartet No. 27": Fugue. Allegro (Version for String Orchestra)	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	The Art of Fugue			03:59
	Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
04	6 Fugues on B-a-C-H, Op. 60, No. 5. In F Major: 6 Fugues on B-a-C-H, Op. 60: No. 5, In F Major (Arr. P. Angerer for string orchest	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	The Art of Fugue			02:19
	Composers: Robert Schumann
05	Serenade in G Minor, Op. 242: V. Fughetta giojosa	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	The Art of Fugue			04:22
	Composers: Carl Reinecke
06	Das Vorbild: Einleitung und Fugue	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	The Art of Fugue			03:30
	Composers: Hanns Eisler
07	Prelude: Grave	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	The Art of Fugue			03:38
	Composers: Benjamin Britten

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Lutoslawski: Opera Omnia 03

℗ 2011 CD Accord: 03-05-2011

Lutoslawski: Opera Omnia 03

01	Prelude No. 1	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Lutoslawski: Opera Omnia 03			02:26
	Composers: Witold Lutosławski
02	Prelude No. 2	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Lutoslawski: Opera Omnia 03			02:10
	Composers: Witold Lutosławski
03	Prelude No. 3	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Lutoslawski: Opera Omnia 03			03:29
	Composers: Witold Lutosławski
04	Prelude No. 4	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Lutoslawski: Opera Omnia 03			02:40
	Composers: Witold Lutosławski
05	Prelude No. 5	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Lutoslawski: Opera Omnia 03			02:07
	Composers: Witold Lutosławski
06	Prelude No. 6	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Lutoslawski: Opera Omnia 03			02:46
	Composers: Witold Lutosławski
07	Prelude No. 7	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Lutoslawski: Opera Omnia 03			03:57
	Composers: Witold Lutosławski

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Schoenberg, A.: 11 Waltzes for String Orchestra / Violin Concerto, WoO 5 / Grosse Fuge, Op. 133

℗ 2010 CD Accord: 01-05-2010

Schoenberg, A.: 11 Waltzes for String Orchestra / Violin Concerto, WoO 5 / Grosse Fuge, Op. 133

01	Violin Concerto in C Major, WoO 5 (Arr. J. Manen for violin and orchestra)	Ernst Kovacic	Schoenberg, A.: 11 Waltzes for String Orchestra / Violin Concerto, WoO 5 / Grosse Fuge, Op. 133			20:28
	Composers: Ludwig van Beethoven
02	Grosse Fuge in B-Flat Major, Op. 133 (Arr. F. Weingartner)	NFM Leopoldinum Chamber Orchestra	Schoenberg, A.: 11 Waltzes for String Orchestra / Violin Concerto, WoO 5 / Grosse Fuge, Op. 133			19:18
	Composers: Ludwig van Beethoven
03	11 Waltzes for String Orchestra: No. 1, Kraftig	Michal Micker	Schoenberg, A.: 11 Waltzes for String Orchestra / Violin Concerto, WoO 5 / Grosse Fuge, Op. 133			01:13
	Composers: Arnold Schoenberg
04	11 Waltzes for String Orchestra: No. 2, Nicht zu rasch	Michal Micker	Schoenberg, A.: 11 Waltzes for String Orchestra / Violin Concerto, WoO 5 / Grosse Fuge, Op. 133			01:15
	Composers: Arnold Schoenberg
05	11 Waltzes for String Orchestra: No. 3, Etwas langsam	Michal Micker	Schoenberg, A.: 11 Waltzes for String Orchestra / Violin Concerto, WoO 5 / Grosse Fuge, Op. 133			01:35
	Composers: Arnold Schoenberg
06	11 Waltzes for String Orchestra: No. 4, Etwas rasch	Michal Micker	Schoenberg, A.: 11 Waltzes for String Orchestra / Violin Concerto, WoO 5 / Grosse Fuge, Op. 133			01:33
	Composers: Arnold Schoenberg
07	11 Waltzes for String Orchestra: No. 5, Rasch	Michal Micker	Schoenberg, A.: 11 Waltzes for String Orchestra / Violin Concerto, WoO 5 / Grosse Fuge, Op. 133			01:31
	Composers: Arnold Schoenberg

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Johannes Maria Staud: Apeiron

KAIROS: 01-07-2007

Johannes Maria Staud: Apeiron

01	Apeiron (2004/05) for Large Orchestra	Berliner Philharmoniker	Johannes Maria Staud: Apeiron			20:54
	Composers: Johannes Maria Staud
02	Incipit III (Esquisse Retouchée II) [2005] for Trombone Solo, String Orchestra, Two Horns and Percussion	Uwe Dierksen	Johannes Maria Staud: Apeiron			13:25
	Composers: Johannes Maria Staud
03	Towards a Brighter Hue (2004) for Violin Solo	Ernst Kovacic	Johannes Maria Staud: Apeiron			10:51
	Composers: Johannes Maria Staud
04	Violent Incidents (Hommage À Bruce Nauman) [2005/06] for Saxophone Solo, Wind Ensemble and Percussion	Kasper de Roo	Johannes Maria Staud: Apeiron			13:22
	Composers: Johannes Maria Staud
05	Peras (2005) for Piano	Marino Formenti	Johannes Maria Staud: Apeiron			09:21
	Composers: Johannes Maria Staud

Weltreise mit Fritz Kreisler - Camerata Salzburg

℗ 2001 Preiser Records: 15-09-2006

Weltreise mit Fritz Kreisler - Camerata Salzburg

01	Mitridate, Rè di Ponto: Ouvertüre	Ernst Kovacic	Weltreise mit Fritz Kreisler - Camerata Salzburg			05:37
	Writer: Ernst Kovacic - Camerata Salzburg / Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
02	Präludium & Allegro im Stil von G. Pugnani	Ernst Kovacic	Weltreise mit Fritz Kreisler - Camerata Salzburg			05:30
	Writer: Ernst Kovacic - Camerata Salzburg / Composers: Fritz Kreisler
03	Altwiener Tanzweise: Liebesleid	Ernst Kovacic	Weltreise mit Fritz Kreisler - Camerata Salzburg			03:19
	Writer: Ernst Kovacic - Camerata Salzburg / Composers: Fritz Kreisler
04	Zigeuner - Capriccio	Ernst Kovacic	Weltreise mit Fritz Kreisler - Camerata Salzburg			04:38
	Writer: Ernst Kovacic - Camerata Salzburg / Composers: Fritz Kreisler
05	Tambourin chinois	Ernst Kovacic / Camerata Salzburg	Weltreise mit Fritz Kreisler - Camerata Salzburg			04:00
	Writer: Ernst Kovacic - Camerata Salzburg / Composers: Fritz Kreisler
06	Syncopation	Ernst Kovacic	Weltreise mit Fritz Kreisler - Camerata Salzburg			02:05
	Writer: Ernst Kovacic - Camerata Salzburg / Composers: Fritz Kreisler
07	Berceuse romantique	Ernst Kovacic	Weltreise mit Fritz Kreisler - Camerata Salzburg			03:56
	Writer: Ernst Kovacic - Camerata Salzburg / Composers: Fritz Kreisler

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Krenek: The Organ Works

VMS/Zappel Music: 01-04-2003

Krenek: The Organ Works

01	Sonata for Organ, Op. 92	Martin Haselböck	Krenek: The Organ Works			05:50
	Composers: Ernst Krenek
02	Four-Winds-Suite, Op. 223: Euros	Martin Haselböck	Krenek: The Organ Works			06:04
	Composers: Ernst Krenek
03	Four-Winds-Suite, Op. 223: Notos - Three Canons	Martin Haselböck	Krenek: The Organ Works			02:42
	Composers: Ernst Krenek
04	Four-Winds-Suite, Op. 223: Zephyros	Martin Haselböck	Krenek: The Organ Works			02:39
	Composers: Ernst Krenek
05	Four-Winds-Suite, Op. 223: Boreas	Martin Haselböck	Krenek: The Organ Works			04:18
	Composers: Ernst Krenek
06	Sonata for Violin and Organ, Op. 231	Martin Haselböck	Krenek: The Organ Works			12:44
	Composers: Ernst Krenek
07	Sonata for Horn and Organ, Op. 239	Martin Haselböck	Krenek: The Organ Works			04:40
	Composers: Ernst Krenek

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Mozart: Violin Concerto Nos. 2 & 5

Imp: 01-01-1990

Mozart: Violin Concerto Nos. 2 & 5

01	Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 in D Major, K. 211: I. Allegro moderato	Buster Brown	Mozart: Violin Concerto Nos. 2 & 5			08:09
	Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
02	Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 in D Major, K. 211: II. Andante	The Gay Poppers	Mozart: Violin Concerto Nos. 2 & 5			06:11
	Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
03	Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 2 in D Major, K. 211: III. Rondeau - Allegro	Bobby Marchan	Mozart: Violin Concerto Nos. 2 & 5			04:20
	Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
04	Adagio in E Major for Violin and Orchestra, K. 261	Paul Perryman	Mozart: Violin Concerto Nos. 2 & 5			05:42
	Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
05	Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Nol 5 in A Major, K. 219: I. Allegro aperto	The Rainbows	Mozart: Violin Concerto Nos. 2 & 5			09:38
	Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
06	Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Nol 5 in A Major, K. 219: II. Adagio	Linda Martell & The Anglos	Mozart: Violin Concerto Nos. 2 & 5			08:10
	Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
07	Concerto for Violin and Orchestra Nol 5 in A Major, K. 219: III. Tempo di menuetto - Allegro	Dr. Horse	Mozart: Violin Concerto Nos. 2 & 5			08:26
	Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart