Description
Mozart: Serenade in B Flat "Gran Partita" Serenade in E Flat - Orpheus Chamber Orchestra / Virtuoso / Deutsche Grammophon Audio CD 2012 / 478 5185 G B
UPC 0028947851851
Product Details:
- Label: Deutsche Grammophon – 478 5185 G B
- Series: Virtuoso
- Format: CD, Album, Compilation
- Country: Germany
- Released: 2012
- Genre: Classical
Overview
This exceptional album presents two of Mozart’s finest serenades, performed by the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra: the majestic Serenade in B Flat Major, K. 361 "Gran Partita" and the charming Serenade in E Flat Major, K. 375. Known for its grandeur and complexity, the Gran Partita features a rich blend of wind instruments and is often considered one of Mozart’s most intricate and refined works for winds. The Serenade in E Flat Major, with its lively character and elegant melodies, provides a contrasting yet equally delightful experience. The Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, renowned for its unique, conductorless approach, brings these masterpieces to life with clarity and precision, showcasing their expertise in Mozart’s chamber works.
Track Listing:
Serenade in B Flat Major, K. 361 "Gran Partita"
- Largo - Molto Allegro – 9:12
- Menuetto - Trio I - Trio II – 10:00
- Adagio – 5:30
- Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio I - Trio II – 5:07
- Romance: Adagio - Allegretto - Adagio – 7:07
- Tema Con Variazioni: Andante – 1:16
- Var. I – 1:17
- Var. II – 1:21
- Var. III – 1:18
- Var. IV – 1:35
- Var. V: Adagio – 2:50
- Var. VI: Allegro – 0:58
- Finale: Molto Allegro – 3:14
Serenade in E Flat Major, K. 375
- Allegro Maestoso – 7:42
- Menuetto – 4:10
- Adagio – 6:02
- Menuetto – 2:54
- Finale (Allegro) – 3:18
Key Credits:
- Composed By: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Orchestra: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
- Basset Horn: Charles Neidich, Dennis Smylie
- Bassoon: Frank Morelli, Steven Dibner
- Clarinet: David Singer (4), Michael Sussman
- Double Bass: Donald Palma
- Horn: David Wakefield, Stewart Rose, Victoria Eisen, William Purvis
- Oboe: Randall Wolfgang, Stephen Taylor (2)
- Producer: Dr. Steven Paul
- Recording Supervisor: Wolf Erichson
- Engineer (Balance): Stephan Schellmann
- Cover Art: Deutsche Grammophon
