Mozart: Lodron Night Music, Divertimenti K247 & 287

Description

A substantial part of Mozart's oeuvre consists of works that may be called 'entertainment music'. Most of these pieces were composed for festive occasions in Salzburg, such as name days, birthdays and other festivities. There are indications that a number of them were meant to be played out-of-doors, in a rustic garden setting with party guests enjoying a drink or a meal. Many of the easy-going works were labelled 'Divertimento', others 'Serenade', 'Cassation' or 'Notturno'. There is no sharp dividing line between these genres, although Divertimenti were generally meant for performance by a relatively small ensemble, while the other terms could imply orchestral performance. This new recording presents two Divertimenti KV 247 and 287, generally titled "Lodron Night Music", as they were composed for the name day of Countess Antonia Lodron, and were first performed on 18 June 1776 in Salzburg. The melodic richness, charm and infectious brilliance and wit made these works particularly popular. Played by the Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchestra Pardubice conducted by Vahan Mardirossian.