Viktoria Mullova is one of the most versatile and charismatic violinists to have emerged in the late 20th century, demonstrating a high level of mastery in broad range of repertoires, from Baroque to Romantic and post-Romantic to jazz and crossover. Her widely acclaimed 1987 Philips recording of
Vivaldi's Four Seasons is ample proof of her sure grasp of the idiosyncrasies of the Italian Baroque, and the freshness and vitality of her playing has made her version a favorite with listeners and critics.
Mullova performs with passionate musicality and technical finesse, and
Claudio Abbado leads the
Chamber Orchestra of Europe in a nuanced, idiomatic accompaniment.