For the later, grander symphonies, a 'double orchestra' was used, with 24 violins and 16 woodwind, where 'piano' sections were played by half the band and 'fortes' by everyone.
Performer Biography
Since 1998, Sir Roger Norrington has been the Principal Conductor of the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, establishing a historically aware playing style that combines early instrument demands with a modern orchestral context.
Recording & Production
This album is part of a series of over 20 Mozart symphonies recorded live at the European Music Festival Stuttgart in September 2006, covering his entire symphonic output.
Interpretation
The Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra, led by Sir Roger Norrington, aimed to recreate the playing style of Mozart's era, using period-appropriate orchestra sizes and seating arrangements.
Interpretation
For these recordings, the orchestra played without the 20th-century vibrato, and carefully studied Mozart's bow strokes, articulation, and phrasing.
Performer Biography
Sir Roger Norrington, the conductor, founded the London Classical Players in 1978 to research original instrument performance from 1750 to 1900.
Recording & Production
The concerts were designed to have a 'workshop' feel, with the audience sitting in a close circle around the players, and each concert had only one rehearsal the evening before.
