Mozart | Gran Partita

Champs-Élysées Orchestra · Philippe Herreweghe

Mozart wrote the "Gran Partita" Serenade between 1781 and 1784 (the actual date of its creation remains shrouded in mystery, as well as its reason or occasion). Though music historiographers cannot determine the actual facts about Mozart's work, everyone can agree upon the uniqueness of Mozart's "Gran Partita" Serenade. While most serenades were composed to be played lightly in the background of garden parties, aristocratic dinners, and social events, Mozart's seven movement serenade is anything but background music. Just by looking at the performers, you know this serenade is special. Mozart wrote it for for two oboes, two clarinets, two basset horns, two bassoons, four horns and a double bass. Its opening, fanfare-like chords followed by a lyrical clarinet signify the quality and magnitude of the piece.

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