This album of Mozart chamber music is devoted not to familiar forms such as string quartets or piano trios, but for ensemble configurations that appear infrequently; some of which, in Mozart's time, were completely novel. Coinciding with the album's non-traditional choice of repertoire is the extremely non-traditional venue: the Heimbach Hydroelectric Power Plant. The art deco edifice has served has the home for a well-received chamber music festival since 1998. The program opens with the K. 515 String Quintet (which is in ...
Read More
This album of Mozart chamber music is devoted not to familiar forms such as string quartets or piano trios, but for ensemble configurations that appear infrequently; some of which, in Mozart's time, were completely novel. Coinciding with the album's non-traditional choice of repertoire is the extremely non-traditional venue: the Heimbach Hydroelectric Power Plant. The art deco edifice has served has the home for a well-received chamber music festival since 1998. The program opens with the K. 515 String Quintet (which is in C major, not G major, as the incorrectly translated track listings would have you believe). Recordings made in this building are subject to the fact that it was not originally designed as a concert hall, and although members of the live audience may have a different experience, CD listeners will notice some sonic short comings. Most notably, the cello's sound in its lower register is almost always muddy and echoic. Other instruments on the album fare quite well: violinist Christian...
Read Less
Add this copy of Chamber Music to cart. $6.19, like new condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Avi.
Add this copy of Mozart: Chamber Music to cart. $17.63, new condition, Sold by Importcds rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Sunrise, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Avi.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Recorded Sound; Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. New. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
Portions of content provided by Rovi Corporation. © 2024 Rovi Corporation.