MOZART’S TRAVELS
This popular and wide-ranging programme explores Mozart’s travels across Europe, featuring works composed in London, The Hague, Paris, Munich, Vienna, Prague and Rome. The repertoire includes two of Mozart’s finest early symphonies, three sumptuous soprano arias and two of the composer’s most popular concertos, performed by principals of the company’s outstanding period-instrument orchestra.
| Sample Programme | |
| Mozart | Symphony No. 1 in E flat major, K. 16 (London) |
| “O temerario Arbace… Per quel paterno amplesso”, K. 79 (The Hague) | |
| Concerto in C major for Flute and Harp, K.299 (Paris) | |
| Interval | |
| “Se iI padre perdei” from Idomeneo, K.366 (Munich) | |
| Horn Concerto No. 4 in E flat major, K.495 (Vienna) | |
| “Bella mia fiamma… Resta, o cara”, K.528 (Prague) | |
| Symphony No. 10 in G major, K.74 (Rome) |
Forces: 1 soloist (soprano), 1.2.0.2. – 3.0.0.0. – strings, harpsichord
Perfido!
Released on Signum Classics in 2017
“She is, of course, hugely experienced in music of this period and brings a characteristically vivid intensity to each piece, tempered by an endearing touch of breathiness in the voice. The Mozartists are a brand-new spin-off from Ian Page’s Classical Opera company and accompany with sensitivity and a welcome graininess to the string tone.”
GRAMOPHONE
“Bevan [is] in imperious form yet alive to text and colour throughout…With delightfully pointed playing from Page’s recently-formed ensemble, and with fine sound an presentation, this is a treasure.”
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