Mozart: Sérénades – "Gran Partita" & "Nacht Musique" (Audio CD)

Product Information

• Catalog Number: QUI 903051, HM 90
• UPC: 3149025048967
• Product Type: Compact Disc – Digital Audio
• Genre: Classical – Baroque Serenades
• Language: Italian (sung) with multilingual texts (English, French, German, Hungarian)
• Format: Digital Stereo (DDD)
• Total Duration: 69 minutes 14 seconds
• Publisher: Harmonia Mundi Classic (Harmonia Mundi s.a., Mas de Vert, 13200 Arles)
• Production: Produced by Quint Records, Budapest; Recorded in May 1991 by SONOPHIL at Studio MAFILM, Budapest
• Artistic Direction: Directed by Zoltán Kocsis with translations by Gabriella Toth, James O. Wootton, and Andreas Neutsch
• Additional Credits:
  • Illustration: Photo by Leonore Mau
  • CD Design: Maquette Relations, Arles
  • Made in Germany

Overview

English Overview:
Experience the refined elegance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with this dual-serenade recording featuring his celebrated works: Serenade No. 10 "Gran Partita" in B♭ major, K.361 and Serenade No. 12 "Nacht Musique" in C minor, K.388. Performed by the distinguished Ensemble à Vents de Budapest (Budapest Wind Ensemble) under the artistic leadership of Zoltán Kocsis, this digital stereo release captures Mozart’s intricate wind writing and the vibrant spirit of the Baroque and Classical traditions. Special cadences for clarinet and oboe—composed by Zoltán Kocsis—add a unique interpretative touch to this exceptional recording.

Présentation en français :
Découvrez l'élégance raffinée de Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart avec cette double sérénade, comprenant la Sérénade N°10 "Gran Partita" en si bémol majeur, K.361, et la Sérénade N°12 "Nacht Musique" en ut mineur, K.388. Interprétées par le réputé Ensemble à Vents de Budapest, sous la direction artistique de Zoltán Kocsis, cette édition en stéréo numérique met en valeur la virtuosité des instruments à vent et l'esprit vibrant des traditions baroques et classiques. Des cadences pour clarinette et hautbois, composées par Zoltán Kocsis, confèrent à cet enregistrement une touche interprétative unique.

Product Features

• Works Featured:
  • Sérénade N°10 "Gran Partita" in B♭ major, K.361
    • Includes movements:
      • Largo – Molto allegro
      • Menuetto with alternating Trio sections (da capo)
      • Tema con Variazioni – Andante
      • Finale (Rondo) – Molto allegro
    • Special: Cadence for clarinet composed by Zoltán Kocsis
  • Sérénade N°12 "Nacht Musique" in C minor, K.388
    • Includes movements:
      • Allegro
      • Andante
      • Menuetto in canon with Trio in canon al rovescio (da capo)
      • Allegro
    • Special: Cadence for oboe composed by Zoltán Kocsis
• Performers:                             Audio Quality: Digital recording, mixing, and mastering ensure pristine sound reproduction
  • Ensemble à Vents de Budapest / Budapest Wind Ensemble
    • Featuring renowned instrumentalists including clarinets, horns, oboes, bassoons, and additional wind instruments
  • Artistic Direction: Directed by Zoltán Kocsis; additional direction by Kálmán Berkes (for certain wind sections)
• Supplementary Materials:
  • Detailed liner notes and translations provided in English, French, German, and Hungarian

Interesting Facts

In English:

• Mozart’s Wind Mastery:
  Mozart’s serenades, particularly the "Gran Partita" and "Nacht Musique," are celebrated for their sophisticated wind writing and playful yet refined character.
• Authentic Interpretation:
  This recording is notable for its authentic performance on period-inspired instruments, capturing the nuances of Mozart’s orchestration.
• Innovative Cadences:
  The specially composed cadences for clarinet and oboe by Zoltán Kocsis provide an added interpretative layer, showcasing modern creativity within classical frameworks.
• International Collaboration:
  With translations and multilingual notes, the release invites a global audience to appreciate both the historical context and artistic innovation of these works.

En Français :

• Maîtrise des Vents par Mozart :
  Les sérénades de Mozart, notamment la "Gran Partita" et la "Nacht Musique," sont renommées pour leur écriture raffinée pour instruments à vent et leur caractère à la fois ludique et élégant.
• Interprétation Authentique :
  Cet enregistrement se distingue par une interprétation fidèle sur des instruments inspirés d'époque, capturant ainsi toutes les nuances de l'orchestration mozartienne.
• Cadences Innovantes :
  Les cadences spécialement composées pour clarinette et hautbois par Zoltán Kocsis ajoutent une dimension interprétative supplémentaire, alliant créativité moderne et tradition classique.
• Collaboration Internationale :
  Grâce à des notes et traductions multilingues, cette édition permet à un public international d’apprécier le contexte historique et l’innovation artistique de ces œuvres.

Track Listing

Sérénade N°10 "Gran Partita" in B♭ major, K.361

1. Largo – Molto allegro – 8'44
2. MenuettoTema con Variazioni – Andante – 6'46
   • Trio I – 9'17
   • Menuetto da capo, Trio II – 5'03 / 5'04
4. Finale (Rondo) – Molto allegro – 3'10
5. Cadence for Clarinet (composed by Zoltán Kocsis) – Duration included in overall time

Sérénade N°12 "Nacht Musique" in C minor, K.388

1. Allegro – 7'54
2. Andante – 4'15
3. Menuetto in Canon with Trio in Canon al Rovescio – Menuetto da capo – 4'15
4. Allegro – 6'03
5. Cadence for Oboe (composed by Zoltán Kocsis) – Duration included in overall time

Publishers

Published by Harmonia Mundi Classic s.a., Mas de Vert, 13200 Arles (1992). Produced by Quint Records, Budapest; recorded in May 1991 at Studio MAFILM, Budapest by SONOPHIL. Printed in Germany.

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