Mozart: Symphony No.41 “Jupiter”, Piano Concerto No.20
Stefan Vladar piano
Kammerorchester Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
Hartmut Haenchen
In anticipation of the Mozart Year 2006, Hartmut Haenchen conducted his Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Chamber Orchestra in an all-Mozart Programme recorded live at the 19th century Konzerthaus Berlin in November 2005.
The ensemble succeeded in bringing to life the music’s manifold characteristics through the translucency achieved by a small chamber orchestra. Whether light-heartedness, song-like lyricism, drama or inspired polyphonic writing: every element of their performance breathes the spirit of Mozart.
Critics have praised the orchestra’s stylistic assurance, transparent textures and technical precision. Conductor Hartmut Haenchen is a highly dedicated artist, who can draw on broad experience. He exudes warmth and charm and Stefan Vladar’s extraordinarily sensitive touch and stylistic assurance make the prize-winning pianist an ideal partner for Haenchen and his orchestra.
W.A. Mozart
Divertimento in E flat major, K .113
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No.20 in D minor, K.466
Symphony No.41 in C major, K.551 “Jupiter”