Mozart's arias 'Vorrei spiegarvi, oh Dio!' and 'No, no, che non sei capace' caused a stir at their premiere, as they had to be repeated despite the opera they were part of, Pasquale Anfossi's 'Il curioso indiscreto', being a failure.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Amsterdam in two different locations: De Waalse Kerk for chamber works in January 2015, and De Gereformeerde Kerk for orchestral works in October 2015.
Composer Biography
Mozart composed a series of concert arias for the singer Aloysia Weber, the sister of his future wife Constanze, with whom he was deeply enamored.
Compositional Technique
The Divertimento in D major, KV 251, includes a movement titled 'Marcia alla francese' (march in the French manner), characterized by its typical French march rhythm, which was likely played as musicians arrived at a party.
Historical Context
Mozart's occasional pieces, such as serenades and divertimentos, were often performed outdoors, sometimes with musicians marching while playing, even with the double bass player binding the instrument to their stomach.
Composition History
Mozart's Divertimento in D major, KV 251, was likely composed for his sister Nannerl's name day on July 26, the feast of Saint Anna.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, like many composers of his era, frequently composed music for specific social or political events, such as birthdays, weddings, or academic year conclusions.
