Violinist Rainer Kussmaul, who also directs the ensemble, is on strong form and gives a lively account of the two outer movements. There are other delights too, among them a limpid, lyrically played Largo belonging to the Concerto in A major for two violins. All-in-all, well worth hearing.

The Overture and the Concerto for violin and strings, TWV51:E3, have been reconstructed by Raimar Orlovsky, one of the players. …from the forthright opening in the strings and the soloists arpeggio response, the playing of the concerto has a wonderful vitality. ...lightness - of touch, not of content - best sums up this disc: one that shows a perfect blend of 'modern' playing with 'historical' awareness.