Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Orchestra: Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg
Conductor: Hubert Soudant
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Oehms
Release: 2005
Size: 306 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: cover
Sinfonia concertante in E-Flat Major, K. 297b
01. I. Allegro
02. II. Adagio
03. III. Andantino con variazioni – Adagio – Allegro
04. March in D Major, K. 215
Serenade No. 5 in D Major, K. 204
05. I. Allegro assai
06. II. Andante moderato
07. III. Allegro
08. IV. Menuetto – Trio
09. V. Andante
10. VI. Menuetto – Trio
11. VII. Andante grazioso – Allegro
If you’re searching for stylish, elegant, and entertaining Mozart, look no further. The Mozarteum-Orchester Salzburg — founded by Mozart’s widow and sons in 1841 — is wonderfully poised, brilliantly virtuosic, and completely dedicated to the music of the city’s most famous native son. In these 2005 recordings of the Sinfonia concertante, K. 297b, and Serenade in D major, K. 204, the Mozarteum Orchester performs with the kind of joyful and soulful enthusiasm that makes Mozart’s lighter music so enjoyable. The four wind soloists in the Sinfonia concertante sound more like singers than instrumentalists: every line is played with consummate artistry as well as whole-hearted affection. The violin soloist in the Serenade sounds more like he’s dancing than playing: every line is played with a light, bright tone and a buoyant sense of rhythm. In both works, conductor Hubert Soudant leads the players with a firm but flexible hand, shaping performances that must have been as delightful to perform as they are to hear. With crisp, direct sound from Oehms, this disc is suitable for listening or for entertaining.