The 'Sturm und Drang' movement aimed to frighten and perturb audiences through wildly subjective and emotional expression, taking Shakespeare's plays as a model.
Interpretation
The Mozartists, the orchestra on this recording, play on period instruments tuned to A = 430 Hz.
Album & Artwork
This recording is the third in a projected seven-volume series exploring the 'Sturm und Drang' movement in music and other art forms.
Recording & Production
This recording was made in fond memory of Pearce Rood, a close friend and supporter of The Mozartists.
Historical Context
The 'Sturm und Drang' movement, which this album explores, was originally a German literary movement of the 1770s, named after a 1776 play by Maximilian Klinger.
Historical Context
The musical 'Sturm und Drang' period actually predated the literary movement, suggesting it was more a latent emotional mood than a conscious movement.
Performer Biography
The Mozartists, formerly Classical Opera, are a period-instrument ensemble known for their fresh, dramatic, and stylish performances.
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