Mozart, Symphony in E flat major, K.184 (Mozartwoche 2002)

The Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg has been the orchestra of the city and Land of Salzburg since 1958 and regularly concertizes at the Salzburg Festival and the Mozartwoche. The principal conductor is the Dutch-born Hubert Soudant, who led the Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique de France in Paris from 1981 to 1983 and the Utrecht Symphony Orchestra from 1983 to 1986. In addition to his activities in Salzburg, Soudant is also the principal conductor of the Orchestra and Opéra des Pays de Loire in Nantes and Angers, France.

Mozart, Rezitative and Aria “Bella mia fiamma, addio”, K.528 (Mozartwoche 2002)

The Slovakian soprano Luba Orgonasova sings at all the major opera houses of the world and numbers among the most sought-after interpreters of lyrical and coloratura parts of opera and concert literature. She was one of the last discoveries of Herbert von Karajan: she sang the part of Marzelline (Fidelio) at the Salzburg Festival in 1990, which marked the beginning of her rapid rise to celebrity. The Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg has been the orchestra of the city and Land of Salzburg since 1958 and regularly concertizes at the Salzburg Festival and the Mozartwoche. The principal conductor is the Dutch-born Hubert Soudant, who led the Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique de France in Paris from 1981 to 1983 and the Utrecht Symphony Orchestra from 1983 to 1986. In addition to his activities in Salzburg, Soudant is also the principal conductor of the Orchestra and Opéra des Pays de Loire in Nantes and Angers, France.

Mozart, Aria “Vado, ma dove? Oh dei!”, K.583 (Mozartwoche 2002)

The Slovakian soprano Luba Orgonasova sings at all the major opera houses of the world and numbers among the most sought-after interpreters of lyrical and coloratura parts of opera and concert literature. She was one of the last discoveries of Herbert von Karajan: she sang the part of Marzelline (Fidelio) at the Salzburg Festival in 1990, which marked the beginning of her rapid rise to celebrity. The Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg has been the orchestra of the city and Land of Salzburg since 1958 and regularly concertizes at the Salzburg Festival and the Mozartwoche. The principal conductor is the Dutch-born Hubert Soudant, who led the Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique de France in Paris from 1981 to 1983 and the Utrecht Symphony Orchestra from 1983 to 1986. In addition to his activities in Salzburg, Soudant is also the principal conductor of the Orchestra and Opéra des Pays de Loire in Nantes and Angers, France.

Mozart, Piano Concerto No.20 in D minor K.466 (Mozartwoche 2001)

The Japanese musician Mitsuko Uchida (* 1948) ranks among the elite pianists of the world. She moved to Vienna at the early age of 12 to study at the Musikhochschule there. In the 1970s she launched her international career which reached its first climax with her recording of Mozart’s complete sonatas. Since then Uchida has been regarded as an expert for Mozart’s piano works. She is also interested in the works of Haydn, Schubert, Chopin, Schoenberg and Messiaen. Here she brilliantly masters the double task of performing and conducting Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor K. 466. Uchida, a renowned soloist who regularly performs with the Vienna Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic and Chicago Symphony Orchestra, is accompanied by the Camerata Salzburg. The concert was recorded under Horant H. Hohlfeld’s direction at the Mozarteum in Salzburg in March 2001.

Mozart, String Quintet in B flat major, K.514a (Supp. 80)

Ever since its founding in 1979, the Wiener Streichsextett (Vienna String Sextet) has ranked among the most distinguished chamber music ensembles in the international musical world. The six musicians – three of them are actually Viennese – discovered their enjoyment in making music together in their student days. The ensemble has been playing in the formation presented here since 1982. This live recording documents the debut of the ensemble at the Mozartwoche in Salzburg.

Mozart, Symphony in D major K.196 and Finale K.121 (Mozartwoche 2001)

Frans Brüggen was born in Amsterdam in 1934. After pursuing a great career as a recorder virtuoso, he began to devote himself almost exclusively to conducting. In 1981 he founded the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, with which he has gone on tours around the world. He has also led many of the leading orchestras in Europe. The Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg goes back to the “Dom-Musik-Verein und Mozarteum” founded in 1841. Since 1938 it has been an independent institution with professional musicians. It has been the orchestra of the city and the Land of Salzburg since 1958 and, in addition to its activity as opera and concert orchestra, it also performs regularly at the Salzburg Festival and the Mozartwoche.

Mozart, Concertone in C major for two Violins and Orchestra, K.190 (Mozartwoche 2001)

Mozart’s Concertone for two violins and orchestra K. 190, an unusual work in the style of a “symphonie concertante”, showcases the talent of solo violinists Markus Tomasi and Frank Stadler. Markus Tomasi was born in Vienna in 1960. He studied in Salzburg with Paul Roczek and Josef Suk, and attended master classes given by Max Rostal, Norbert Brainin, Gerhard Schulz, Jens Ellermann and Dorothy Delay. Since 1983 he has been first concertmaster of the Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg and guests as soloist and chamber musician in Europe, Japan and the U.S. Frank Stadler comes from Bavaria and studied at the Hochschule Mozarteum in Salzburg. He is concertmaster and artistic director of the Österreichisches Ensemble für Neue Musik, at whose center is the Stadler Quartet, which he founded. He has been the concertmaster of the Mozarteum Orchestra in Salzburg since 1999. Frans Brüggen was born in Amsterdam in 1934. After pursuing a great career as a recorder virtuoso, he began to devote himself almost exclusively to conducting. In 1981 he founded the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, with which he has gone on tours around the world. He has also led many of the leading orchestras in Europe. The Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg goes back to the “Dom-Musik-Verein und Mozarteum” founded in 1841. Since 1938 it has been an independent institution with professional musicians. It has been the orchestra of the city and the Land of Salzburg since 1958 and, in addition to its activity as opera and concert orchestra, it also performs regularly at the Salzburg Festival and the Mozartwoche.

Mozart, “L’amerò, sarò costante” from “Il re pastore”, K.208/10 (Mozartwoche 2001)

The Swedish soprano Malin Hartelius comes from Växjö. She studied in Vienna and gained her first stage experiences while still a student. She became a member of the Vienna State Opera Studio in 1989/90, and subsequently of the Vienna State Opera. She then began to appear at all the leading opera houses and concert venues of Europe. Malin Hartelius was employed by the Zurich Opera when this recording was made at the Mozartwoche 2001. Frans Brüggen was born in Amsterdam in 1934. After pursuing a great career as a recorder virtuoso, he began to devote himself almost exclusively to conducting. In 1981 he founded the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century, with which he has gone on tours around the world. He has also led many of the leading orchestras in Europe. The Mozarteum Orchester Salzburg goes back to the “Dom-Musik-Verein und Mozarteum” founded in 1841. Since 1938 it has been an independent institution with professional musicians. It has been the orchestra of the city and the Land of Salzburg since 1958 and, in addition to its activity as opera and concert orchestra, it also performs regularly at the Salzburg Festival and the Mozartwoche.