Sorrell Conducts Mozart’s Symphony No. 40
About This Event
At David Geffen Hall, Sorrell conducts Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in a program that emphasizes structural attention and restraint. The lineup includes clarinetist Anthony McGill—known for clean articulation and ensemble balance—and conductor Jeannette Sorrell, whose period‑instrument work with Apollo’s Fire informs interpretive choices.
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
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.
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.
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.