Daniel Hope, the violinist on this recording, has been the Music Director of the Zurich Chamber Orchestra since autumn 2016, having previously been a guest soloist.
Composer Biography
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the greatest geniuses in mankind's history, was known for his paradoxical character, being at times bumptious and vociferous, then despondent and despairing.
Interpretation
Daniel Hope, the violinist on this album, believes that while Joseph Haydn's concerto is a jewel, Mozart's is a revelation, with Mozart taking off from the beauty Haydn establishes.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mozart had strong opinions and held colleagues who he felt had sold out their artistic beliefs in great contempt, stating he followed his own feelings rather than praise or blame.
Instruments
Daniel Hope performs on the 'Ex-Lipinski' violin, an instrument crafted by Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù in 1742, made available by an anonymous German family.
Historical Context
Johann Peter Salomon, a composer featured on this album, was a concert promoter who introduced Haydn to London audiences and likely named Mozart's Symphony No. 41 the 'Jupiter'.
Composer Biography
Christoph Willibald Gluck, a composer whose work opens this album, was considered revolutionary, and his compositions showed an uncanny depth and honesty that was sometimes frowned upon at the time.
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