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Triumph and Tragedy in Paris

When Mozart visited Paris as a child, the Parisians fêted him as a wunderkind. Today's programme finds him back in Paris - but now he's 22, and is met with a snooty Parisian indifference. He eventually scores a success with his 'Paris' Symphony, but at a huge personal cost - the death of his mother.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Les Petits riens - ballet music KA.10 (KE.299b)

    Conductor: Leopold HAGER Performer: Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra

    • ORFEO.
    • C 362-941 B.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Symphony no. 31 in D major K.297 (Paris) (K.300a) - [either version]

    Performer: David SINGER - Clarinet Performer: Stephen TAYLOR - Oboe Performer: Steven DIBNER - Bassoon Performer: William PURVIS - Horn Performer: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

    • Deutsche Gramophon.
    • 429 784-2.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Symphony no. 31 in D major K.297 (Paris) (K.300a) - [either version]

    Conductor: Christopher HOGWOOD Performer: Academy Of Ancient Music

    • L'OISEAU-LYRE.
    • 421 058-2.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Sonata in E minor K.304 for violin and keyboard

    Performer: Arthur GRUMIAUX - Violin Performer: Clara Haskill - Piano

    • Philips.
    • 412253-2.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Popoli di Tessaglia - recitative and aria K.316 for soprano and orchestra

    Conductor: Theodor GUSCHLBAUER Performer: Natalie DESSAY - Soprano Performer: Lyon Opera Orchestra

    • EMI CLASSICS.
    • 555386--2.

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