The Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim (South-west German Chamber Orchestra Pforzheim) was founded in 1950 by Friedrich Tilegant, a former student of Paul Hindemith.
Performer Biography
Timo Handschuh, the Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, was appointed to his position with the Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim (South-west German Chamber Orchestra Pforzheim) at the start of the 2013/14 concert season.
Compositional Technique
In Symphony No. 21, Mozart replaced the two oboes with two flutes in the second movement, a first for his works.
Composer Biography
Mozart's travels, particularly to London and Italy, significantly broadened his musical horizons and provided inspiration for his symphonies.
Performer Biography
The Südwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Pforzheim (South-west German Chamber Orchestra Pforzheim) is one of the few full-time chamber orchestras in Europe, consisting of fourteen musicians from seven nations.
Recording & Production
The recording took place on July 18th, 2014, in the church of the German UNESCO World Heritage Site Maulbronn Monastery.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live in direct 2-Track Stereo digital to capture the unique atmosphere and intensity of the performance.
