Sélim Mazari, the pianist on this recording, was deeply influenced by Brigitte Engerer, a renowned virtuoso, and was admitted unanimously to her class at the Conservatoire Supérieur de Musique de Paris.
Historical Context
The Mannheim Hofkapelle, under Prince Elector Karl Theodor, attracted the best composers and instrumentalists of their time, paving the way for classical instrumental music as we know it today.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mozart rarely composed piano concertos when he was writing operas, as he saw both genres as fulfilling a "theatrical requirement."
Composition History
Mozart's Concerto in A major, K414, includes an explicit homage to Johann Christian Bach, who had died a few months prior, by quoting a theme from his opera 'La calamita dei cuori'.
Historical Context
The Chamber Orchestra Mannheim is a direct descendant of the famous Mannheim Hofkapelle, a court orchestra that set new standards in instrumental music during the 18th century.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mozart aimed for a balance in his concertos, writing to his father that they were "between the too difficult and the too easy," pleasing to both connoisseurs and laymen.
Performer Biography
Paul Meyer, the conductor, is not only a world-renowned clarinettist but has also pursued an international conducting career since 1988.
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