Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart devoted himself to symphonies throughout nearly his entire life, writing his first at age eight and his last a few years before his death.
Composition History
The four symphonies on this album were composed in connection with Mozart's three trips to Italy with his father between December 1769 and March 1773.
Composition History
Mozart's symphonic activity was particularly intense between the ages of thirteen and nineteen, a period during which he composed more symphonies than ever before or afterward.
Performer Biography
Johannes Klumpp, chief conductor of the Folkwang Chamber Orchestra Essen since 2013/2014, has significantly increased the orchestra's renown, particularly through their recordings of Mozart's symphonies and concertos.
Performer Biography
The Folkwang Chamber Orchestra Essen is known for its musical excellence, innovative programming, and curiosity in collaborating with other art forms and styles.
Compositional Technique
In Mozart's time, it was common for orchestral musicians to play at least a second instrument, switching as needed, which was a pragmatic and economical solution.
Historical Context
During Mozart's lifetime, the symphony genre was still undergoing change, and his works significantly contributed to shaping its sound and structure.
