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10/01/2011 Derek Beales, Philippe Herreweghe, Mahan Esfahani

Sean Rafferty discusses the influence of freemasonry on Mozart's music. Plus conductor Philippe Herreweghe live from Antwerp and harpschordist Mahan Esfahani playing in the studio.

Presented by Sean Rafferty.
Today on the Genius of Mozart we look Mozart the Mason, and in a History of Mozart in 12 Objects Professor Derek Beales looks at a Masonic Journal from the time and considers the Masonic influence on Mozart's music. Also, Sean talks to conductor Philippe Herreweghe live from Antwerp, and harpsichordist Mahan Esfhani turns his hand to the fortepiano and performs live in the studio.
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2 hours

Music Played

  • LIVE

    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Funeral March in C minor K453a

      Performer: Mahan Esfahani (Fortepiano)

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Serenade No.10 Gran Partita K361 – Finale

    Performer: Harmonie de l’Orchestre des Champs Élysées Performer: Philippe Herreweghe (conductor)

    • HARMONIA MUNDU HMC901570.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Masonic Funeral Music K477

    Performer: Collegium Vocale Performer: La Chapelle Royale Performer: Orchestre des Champs Élysées Performer: Philippe Herreweghe (conductor)

    • HARMONIA MUNDI HMC901393.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Mass in C minor K427 – Sanctus & Benedictus

    Performer: Christiane Oelze (soprano) Performer: Jennifer Larmore (mezzo-soprano) Performer: Scot Weir (tenor) Performer: Peter Kooy (bass) Performer: Collegium Vocale Performer: La Chapelle Royale Performer: Orchestre des Champs Élysées Performer: Philippe Herreweghe (conductor)

    • HARMONIA MUNDI HMC901393.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Rondo in D major K485

    Performer: Mitsuko Uchida (piano)

    • PHILIPS 4201852.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Church Sonata in G major K274

    Performer: Elisabeth Ullmann (organ) Performer: Concilium Musicum Wien Performer: Paul Angerer (conductor)

    • MDG 60502982.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Piu non si trovano K549

    Performer: Camille van Lunen (soprano) Performer: Myra Croses (alto) Performer: Peter Dijkstra (bass) Performer: Stadler Trio

    • PHILIPS 4461062.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Ah, lo previdi! K272

    Performer: Kiri Te Kanawa (soprano) Performer: Vienna Chamber Orchestra Performer: György Fischer (conductor)

    • DECCA 4177562.
  • LIVE

    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Klavierstück in B (fragment) K5b

      Performer: Mahan Esfahani (fortepiano)

    • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

      Fantasy in D minor K397

      Performer: Mahan Esfahani (fortepiano)

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Minuet in A, K585 No. 7

    Performer: Slovak Sinfonietta Performer: Taras Krysa (conductor)

    • Brilliant Classics 94051.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Minuet in D, K176 No. 12

    Performer: Slovak Sinfonietta Performer: Taras Krysa (conductor)

    • Brilliant Classics 94051.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Symphony No.16 in C major K128

    Performer: The English Concert Performer: Trevor Pinnock (conductor)

    • ARCHIV 4399152.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Wie unglücklich bin ich nit K147

    Performer: John Mark Ainsley (tenor) Performer: Roger Vignoles (piano)

    • HYPERION CDA66989.

Broadcast

  • Mon 10 Jan 2011 17:00

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