Symphonies in Mozart's time were categorized into three types: sacred music, theatrical introductions, and instrumental music unconnected to song.
Recording & Production
The Danish National Chamber Orchestra, the ensemble on this recording, is currently recording all of Mozart's opere serie with Adam Fischer.
Composition History
Mozart's father, Leopold Mozart, actively marketed his son's compositional versatility, offering to write piano pieces, trios, string quartets, or symphonies for publishers.
Performer Biography
Adam Fischer, the conductor on this album, co-founded the Haydn Festival Eisenstadt and the Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra in 1987.
Historical Context
During Mozart's era, orchestral music was often considered 'filler' at concerts, and audiences would frequently chat during symphony performances.
Composer Biography
Mozart spent a third of his life traveling, with Salzburg serving as his primary base for nearly 20 years.
Historical Context
In Mozart's time, Salzburg was a princely seat ruled by an archbishop, where High Masses could involve a hundred performers.
