Mozart, Serenade in D major, K. 185 “Antretter Serenade” and March K. 189 (Mozartwoche 1998)

The Camerata Academica Salzburg was founded in 1951 by Bernhard Paumgartner, who was the ensemble’s mentor for many years and secured its extraordinary reputation. Sándor Végh was the artistic director of the chamber orchestra from 1978 to 1997, and since then the ensemble has been in the hands of Sir Roger Norrington. Alexander Janiczek, who conducts this concert and plays the solo violin, was born in Salzburg and has been the concertmaster of the Camerata Academica Salzburg since 1991. This recording was made in January 1998 during the 1998 Mozartwoche in Salzburg.

Kozeluch, Bassoon Concerto in C major (Mozartwoche 1998)

The Camerata Academica Salzburg was founded in 1951 by Bernhard Paumgartner, who was the ensemble’s mentor for many years and secured its extraordinary reputation. Sándor Végh was the artistic director of the chamber orchestra from 1978 to 1997, and since then the ensemble has been in the hands of Sir Roger Norrington. The bassoonist Milan Turkovic is one of the few internationally known bassoon soloists. He was solo bassoonist of the Vienna Symphony until 1984 and has since been devoting himself exclusively to his solo activity. This recording was made in January 1998 during the Mozartwoche in Salzburg.

Mozart, String Quartet in G major, K. 387 (Mozartwoche 1998)

Mozart, who had been profoundly moved by Haydn’s String Quartets op. 33, composed these quartets between 1782 and 1785 and dedicated them to his revered friend Joseph Haydn with the words: “Here they are then, O great man and dearest friend, these six children of mine. They are, it is true, the fruit of long and laborious efforts¿” The Hagen Quartet, consisting of the siblings Lukas, Veronika and Clemens Hagen along with the violinist Rainer Schmidt, attracted great attention and scored impressive successes while its members were still students at the Salzburg Mozarteum. Their international career began with their appearance at the Lockenhaus Chamber Music Festival in 1981. The quartet is now internationally known for its inspired performances, especially of works by Mozart.

Mozart, String Quartet in D minor, K. 421 (Mozartwoche 1998)

Mozart, who had been profoundly moved by Haydn’s String Quartets op. 33, composed these quartets between 1782 and 1785 and dedicated them to his revered friend Joseph Haydn with the words: “Here they are then, O great man and dearest friend, these six children of mine. They are, it is true, the fruit of long and laborious efforts¿” The Hagen Quartet, consisting of the siblings Lukas, Veronika and Clemens Hagen along with the violinist Rainer Schmidt, attracted great attention and scored impressive successes while its members were still students at the Salzburg Mozarteum. Their international career began with their appearance at the Lockenhaus Chamber Music Festival in 1981. The quartet is now internationally known for its inspired performances, especially of works by Mozart.

Mozart, String Quartet in E flat major, K. 428 (Mozartwoche 1998)

Mozart, who had been profoundly moved by Haydn’s String Quartets op. 33, composed these quartets between 1782 and 1785 and dedicated them to his revered friend Joseph Haydn with the words: “Here they are then, O great man and dearest friend, these six children of mine. They are, it is true, the fruit of long and laborious efforts¿” The Hagen Quartet, consisting of the siblings Lukas, Veronika and Clemens Hagen along with the violinist Rainer Schmidt, attracted great attention and scored impressive successes while its members were still students at the Salzburg Mozarteum. Their international career began with their appearance at the Lockenhaus Chamber Music Festival in 1981. The quartet is now internationally known for its inspired performances, especially of works by Mozart.