Mozart & Shostakovich – Video
January 15, 2021
Mozart & Shostakovich Digital Concert Preview
Recorded January 8 – 10, 2021, as part of the Texas Instruments Classical Series
Rental information
Recorded live at the Meyerson Symphony Center January 8 – 10, 2021 as part of the NEXT STAGE Digital Concert Series.
Once purchased, you will receive a link to the concert stream via email that will be available until May 31, 2021.
Program details
Alexander Kerr conducts
Saint-Georges [Joseph Bologne, Chevalier De Saint-Georges] Overture to The Anonymous Lover (L’amant anonyme)
Shostakovich Chamber Symphony for Strings in A-flat major, Op. 118a
Mozart Symphony No. 29 in A major, K. 201
Saint-Georges, a French Caribbean composer whose musical genius rivaled Mozart’s (they spent a few days together in Vienna), composed this delightful Rom-Com opera, The Anonymous Lover.
Mozart’s expressive 29th symphony was penned by the 18-year-old wunderkind after his visit to Vienna. Rich in Rococo ornamentation and inspired by the string quartets of Haydn, the symphony’s propulsive rhythms and dashing finale will be a welcomed ray of sunshine following Shostakovich’s tumultuous chamber symphony for strings is a bold arrangement of his folk tune infused 10th string quartet.
