Sorrell Conducts Mozart’s Symphony No. 40
About This Event
Jeannette Sorrell conducts Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 at David Geffen Hall, with clarinetist Anthony McGill among the featured players. Sorrell, founder of the period‑instrument ensemble Apollo’s Fire, is known for historically informed readings of Baroque and Classical repertoire; McGill, principal clarinet of the New York Philharmonic and formerly of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, is noted for clean articulation, a focused singing line and attention to ensemble balance.
About Symphony No. 40(symphony)
Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor (1788) distills late‑18th‑century unease into four tightly argued movements, where restless string figures and sudden harmonic turns keep pressing forward. At David Geffen Hall, conductor Jeannette Sorrell leads with an ear for proportion and clarity, joined by featured players including clarinetist Anthony McGill and concertmaster Sonya Headlam. New York has lived with this symphony for generations through the city’s orchestral institutions, treating it less as a monument than a recurring point of reference. One can hear how restraint, here, sharpens the drama rather than softening it.
About the Artists
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.
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.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Step into the enchanting world of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a timeless maestro whose compositions continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Known for his extraordinary ability to blend melodic beauty with intricate harmony, Mozart's work transcends time, finding a vibrant home in New York City's cultural tapestry.
Mozart
Mozart is a central figure in the classical repertoire, heard in New York City on programs such as “Sorrell Conducts Mozart’s Symphony No. 40” at David Geffen Hall. His music is a frequent point of collaboration for performers and conductors including Jeannette Sorrell, Sonya Headlam, and Anthony McGill.