Description

Mozart - Piano Quartets K. 478 & K. 493 | TDK DVD

UPC: 5450270006816

Product Features

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Featuring:
- Piano: Christian Zacharias
- Violin: Frank-Peter Zimmermann
- Viola: Tabea Zimmermann
- Violoncello: Tilmann Wick
Works Performed:Running Time: Approx. 50 minutes
- Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 478
- Piano Quartet in E-flat major, K. 493
Audio Format: LPCM Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1, DTS 5.1
Picture Format: 4:3, PAL
Region Code: 0 (All Regions)
Label: TDK

Overview

Recorded live at the Ludwigsburger Schloßfestspiele in November 1988, this DVD presents two of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's masterful piano quartets—K. 478 in G minor and K. 493 in E-flat major—performed by a stellar ensemble featuring Christian Zacharias on piano, Frank-Peter Zimmermann on violin, Tabea Zimmermann on viola, and Tilmann Wick on cello. These quartets are some of the earliest and most influential pieces in the piano quartet repertoire, showcasing Mozart's genius in blending piano and strings.

The performance, captured with exquisite sound and visual quality, allows viewers to experience the depth and beauty of Mozart’s chamber music in an intimate, historic setting. Directed by János Darvas, this concert film is a testament to the timeless appeal of Mozart’s work, featuring musicians who are among the best interpreters of his music.

Interesting Facts

Piano Quartet in G minor, K. 478, composed in 1785, is one of Mozart’s most dramatic chamber works, filled with contrasts between tension and lyricism.
Piano Quartet in E-flat major, K. 493, composed shortly after K. 478 in 1786, is more light-hearted and cheerful, balancing out the darker tone of its predecessor.
Christian Zacharias, the pianist in this performance, is renowned for his interpretations of classical and early Romantic composers, particularly Mozart and Schubert.
The Ludwigsburger Schloßfestspiele, where the concert was recorded, is one of Germany’s most prestigious classical music festivals, held in the Baroque Ludwigsburg Palace.
The performance was co-produced by DEWE-HELLTHALER OHG and SWF Baden-Baden, ensuring high-quality production standards.