Mixed fortunes in London
The Mozart family arrive in Britain with high hopes. The children make a dazzling first impression, but unexpected problems arise. With Donald Macleod.
The Mozart鈥檚 arrive in Britain with high hopes, but unexpected problems arise. With Donald Macleod.
When Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was just seven years old, he and his family set out on an epic journey. Their goal: to travel through Europe and become famous; bringing their awesomely talented children to concert halls, homes and royal palaces across Germany, Belgium, France, Britain, the Netherlands and Switzerland. At the start of their trip, young Wolfgang could already perform and improvise better than most adults. By the time they returned home, three and a half years later, he鈥檇 grown into a fully fledged composer of sonatas, symphonies and arias. This week, Donald Macleod accompanies the Mozart family on their musical marathon and invites us to follow their many scrapes and adventures.
Today, the Mozarts change their plans and divert to London, lured by the promise of large profits to be made in Europe鈥檚 wealthiest capital. The children quickly make a big impression at Buckingham House, but a mystery disease threatens to derail their progress.
Sonata No 14, K 29: I. Allegro molto
Fran莽ois Fernandez, violin
Pierre Hanta茂, harpsichord
Divertimento in F, K 138
Hagen Quartet
Va, dal furor portata, K 21
Rolando Villaz贸n, tenor
London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Antonio Pappano
Symphony No 1 in E flat major, K 16
Northern Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Nicholas Ward
Flute Sonata in C major, K 14
Marc Grauwels, flute
Guy Penson, harpsichord
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Sonata No 14, K 29 (1st mvt, Allegro molto)
Performer: Pierre Hanta茂. Performer: Fran莽ois Fernandez.- NAIVE.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Divertimento in F, K 138
Performer: Alois Posch. Ensemble: Hagen String Quartet.- DG RECORDS : 439-940-2.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Va, dal furor portata, K 21
Singer: Rolando Villaz贸n. Orchestra: London Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Antonio Pappano.- DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON : 479 2463.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No 1 in E flat major, K 16
Orchestra: Northern Chamber Orchestra. Director: Nicholas Ward.- NAXOS : 8.-550871.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Flute Sonata in C major, K 14
Performer: Marc Grauwels. Performer: Guy Penson.- HYPERION : CDA 66391.
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