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Freelance in Vienna

Episode 8 of 11

Donald Macleod on how the self-employed Mozart set out his musical wares in Vienna - in numerous promotional concerts. Includes String Quartet in G, K387; Piano Concerto No 16 in D.

Donald Macleod maps out Mozart's life-story, plays many of his favourite works and trys to fathom why for him Mozart's music will always remain a constant companion.

Self-employed in Vienna Mozart staged numerous concerts to set out his wares. Today Donald recreates such an evening, culminating with a Piano Concerto directed from the keyboard.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 9 Jan 2011 12:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Serenade in B flat, K361 "Gran Partita (Vienna 1783)

    Performer: (Minuet & Trio) Performer: Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

    • DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 423 0612.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Ch'io mi Scordi Di Te? K505 (Vienna 1786)

    Performer: Miah Persson (soprano) Performer: Yevgeny Sudbin (piano) Performer: Swedish Chamber Orchestra Performer: Sebastian Weigle (conductor)

    • BIS SACD 1529.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    String Quartet in G Major K387 – Andante Cantabile (1782) (Haydn Quartet)

    Performer: The Amadeus Quartet

    • DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON 477 8680.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Piano Concerto No. 16 in D K451 (1784)

    Performer: Murray Perahia (piano) Performer: English Chamber Orchestra

    • SONY SX12K 46443.

Broadcast

  • Sun 9 Jan 2011 12:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3