Ramón Ortega Quero, the oboist, gained international acclaim as a soloist by winning first prize at the ARD Music Competition in Munich in 2007.
Performer Biography
Ola Rudner, the conductor on this album, began his musical career as a high-profile violinist and prize-winner of the Paganini Violin Competition in Genoa.
Performer Biography
Sebastian Manz, the clarinetist, won first prize in the clarinet category at the ARD Music Competition in Munich in 2008, a prize not awarded for over forty years.
Performer Biography
The Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen, the orchestra on this album, is an internationally recognized ensemble that officially represents the state of Baden-Württemberg.
Recording & Production
This album, featuring works by Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven, was recorded in two sessions in April and October 2014.
Historical Context
The concept of "Viennese Classicism" and the grouping of Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven as a triad emerged from 19th-century aesthetic discussions, not during their lifetimes.
Cultural Impact
The romantic novelist E. T. A. Hoffmann played a decisive role in canonizing Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven as the creators of modern instrumental music.
