Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante KV 364, Rondos KV 382 & 386 & Horn Concerto No. 2 KV 417

Album Description

Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's masterpieces with this 2024 release from Alpha Classics. This album is part of the "Next Generation Mozart Soloists" series, featuring rising stars Johan Dalene, Eivind Ringstad, and Ariel Lanyi, who bring fresh perspectives to these beloved works. The collection includes the Sinfonia Concertante in E-Flat Major, KV 364, showcasing the intricate interplay between violin and viola, with cadenzas composed by Mozart himself. The Horn Concerto in E-Flat Major, KV 417, highlights the lyrical beauty and technical brilliance of the horn, while the Rondos in A Major, KV 386, and D Major, KV 382, offer a delightful display of Mozart's compositional genius. With a total duration of 1 hour and 2 minutes, this album is a perfect blend of orchestral and chamber music, capturing the essence of Mozart's musical legacy. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a captivating journey through some of Mozart's most cherished compositions.

31 mei 2024

2024 Alpha Classics / Outhere Music France

2024 Orpheum Stiftung Zürich

About Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, born in Salzburg in 1756, stands as one of the most celebrated composers in the history of Western music. His prodigious talent was evident from a young age, with Mozart composing his first piece at just five years old and performing publicly by six. Throughout his relatively short life, he composed over 600 works, spanning virtually every genre of his time, including symphonies, operas, concertos, and chamber music. Mozart's compositions are renowned for their melodic beauty, formal elegance, and rich harmonies, earning him a place among the greatest composers of all time. His operas, such as "Le nozze di Figaro" and "Don Giovanni," remain staples of the operatic repertoire, while his symphonies and piano concertos continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Despite his untimely death at the age of 35, Mozart's musical legacy endures, inspiring generations of musicians and composers.