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Reinecke Three Cadenzas from Mozart’s Flute and Harp Concerto
Reinecke Three Cadenzas from Mozart’s Flute and Harp Concerto
Publisher-Breitkopf
Works for Flute by W. A. Mozart
In spite of the reputed disfavour Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) held towards the flute, he created remarkable and enduring music for this instrument that he openly expressed his dislike for. Among his notable compositions for the flute are two concertos, a double concerto featuring the harp, Andante in C, and four beautiful flute and string quartets.
These works were commissioned by Ferdinand Dejean, a Dutch physician and amateur musician, during Mozart’s visit to Mannheim in 1777/78. Mozart composed an alternative version, the ‘Andante’ KV 315 (285e), for the middle movement of the Concerto in G major KV 313, as it was deemed too challenging either in terms of playing technique or musical complexity for the client. Despite his reservations, Mozart’s flute compositions continue to captivate audiences with their timeless beauty and artistry.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Mozart was born in Salzburg in 1756 and was a hugely influential composer of the Classical era. He began composing music at the aged of 5 and was a child prodigy. He was also extremely competent on the keyboard and violin. Mozart composed over 600 works including symphonies, chamber works, operas, and keyboard works amongst a huge array of other works.
Mozart composed works for flute including a concerto for flute and harp, concerti in G Major and D Major, Andante in C and flute & string quartets.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Wolfgang-Amadeus-Mozart
Carl Reinecke
Reinecke (1824-1910) was born in Altona and was a prominent German pianist, composer, conductor, and teacher. He studied with Mendelssohn, Robert Schumann and Liszt and became a highly respected and influential musician of his time.
From 1846-1848, Reinecke was Court Pianist for Christian VIII in Copenhagen. In 1851, he became a professor at the Cologne Conservatory and later Academic, Musical director and conductor of the Singakademie at Breslau. From 1860-1895, Reinecke was Director of the Gewandhaus Orchestra concerts in Leipzig. In 1897, he assumed the role of Director at the Leipzig Conservatory.
Reinecke’s compositional repertoire encompassed orchestral works, including symphonies, overtures, and concertos, as well as pieces for piano, voice, chamber ensembles, and the stage.
Reinecke’s flute works include the popular ‘Undine Sonata Op.167, Concerto Op.283 for flute and Orchestra and his Ballade Op.288 for flute and orchestra.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Carl-Reinecke
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