Sorrell Conducts Mozart’s Symphony No. 40
About This Event
At David Geffen Hall, Sorrell conducts Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 with a lineup that includes Jeannette Sorrell, Mark Sorrell and clarinetist Anthony McGill. The artists’ backgrounds — Jeannette Sorrell’s period‑instrument work, Mark and Sorrell’s emphasis on clarity, and McGill’s clean articulation and attention to ensemble balance — frame an interpretation that privileges structure and balance.
About Symphony No. 40(symphony)
Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550, was written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1788. It is one of his most celebrated and widely performed works.
About the Artists
Sorrell
Sorrell is a classical musician whose work in New York City includes appearances at David Geffen Hall. Their recent program, *Sorrell Conducts Mozart’s Symphony No. 40*, places them in the conductor’s role in repertoire that rewards structural attention and restraint.
Mark Sorrell
Mark Sorrell is a classical musician and conductor whose work has been heard at New York City’s David Geffen Hall. He has appeared in programs alongside artists including Jeannette Sorrell, Sonya Headlam, Anthony McGill, and Kenneth Sorrell, shaping performances that emphasize ensemble listening.
Jeannette Sorrell
Jeannette Sorrell is an American conductor and the founder of the period-instrument ensemble Apollo's Fire, known for her interpretations of Baroque and Classical music.
Sonya Headlam
Sonya Headlam is an artist known for her contributions in the performing arts, though specific details about her work or genre are not provided.
Anthony McGill
Anthony McGill is a clarinetist known in New York for his work as principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic, following a long tenure in the same role with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. He appears at David Geffen Hall in programs such as Sorrell Conducts Mozart’s Symphony No.
Kenneth Sorrell
Kenneth Sorrell is a notable figure in the performing arts, known for his contributions to theater and performance.