Mozart composed 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' in Vienna in 1787, concurrently with his work on the opera 'Don Giovanni'.
Performer Biography
The Salzburg Mozart Quartet, founded in 1996 by cellist Matthias Michael Beckmann, is known for its unique and inspiring performance style and is considered a leading interpreter of Mozart's works from Salzburg.
Compositional Technique
The opening Allegro of 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' features a highly artistic and varied presentation of a 'hit' melody, constantly interspersed with more contemplative episodes.
Interpretation
The Salzburg Mozart Quartet achieves its uniquely sensitive sound by harmonizing tempos with the resting pulse of the heart.
Composition History
The Divertimento in D major, KV 205, was likely intended for an evening garden party in Salzburg in 1773, and its accompanying March, KV 290, is known as 'Andretter Musik' after Mozart's friends, the Andretter family.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mozart believed his music could satisfy both connoisseurs and non-aficionados, stating in 1782 that 'the non-aficionados must also be satisfied with it, without knowing why'.
Composer Biography
Mozart was a passionate dancer who enjoyed both village taverns and high society salons, which is reflected in the minuet of 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik'.
Vachon: String Quartet In A, Op.11 No.1; String Quartet In F Minor, Op.11 No.5 / Dalayrac: String Quartet In D, Op.7 No.3; String Quartet In E Flat Major, Op.1 No.5
