The Danish National Chamber Orchestra, led by Adam Fischer, is currently recording all of Mozart's opere serie (serious operas).
Performer Biography
Adam Fischer recorded all of Joseph Haydn's symphonies with the Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra in the authentic Haydn Hall of the Esterházy Palace in Eisenstadt.
Compositional Technique
Mozart's manuscripts often used the succinct term 'Basso' for the bass line, covering both cello and double-bass, reflecting his view of the cello primarily as a bass instrument.
Historical Context
In 18th-century Italy, the concert pitch was generally higher than in other parts of Europe, resulting in a brighter and sharper orchestral sound.
Composer Biography
Mozart spent almost a third of his life traveling, and many of his later ailments were a direct result of this travel.
Compositional Technique
Italian orchestras of Mozart's time often had a 'bass-heavy' sound, with a higher proportion of double-basses to cellos compared to what Mozart typically knew.
Performer Biography
Adam Fischer, the conductor, co-founded the Haydn Festival Eisenstadt in Austria in 1987 and established the Austro-Hungarian Haydn Orchestra.
