Louis Langrée and Mozart’s Gran partita
About This Event
French conductor Louis Langrée, music director of the Mostly Mozart Festival, leads a program centered on Mozart’s Gran partita at David Geffen Hall. The billing pairs Langrée’s orchestral and opera experience with Mozart’s work, presenting the conductor’s perspective on the composer's score in a concert setting.
About Serenade No. 10 in B-flat major for winds, K. 361/370a ("Gran Partita")(chamber)
Mozart’s Serenade No. 10 in B-flat, K. 361/370a, known as the “Gran Partita,” is a large-scale wind serenade scored for pairs of oboes, clarinets, basset horns, and bassoons, with four horns and a double bass. At David Geffen Hall, Louis Langrée leads the Mostly Mozart Festival’s ensemble in music that treats wind color as structure, not decoration. The work’s New York life has been shaped by the city’s long-standing wind and festival culture at Lincoln Center. One lasting impression is its slow movement, where a simple line becomes a study in balance and breath.
About the Artists
Louis Langrée
Louis Langrée is a French conductor known for his work with various orchestras and opera companies, including his role as the music director of the Mostly Mozart Festival in New York.
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.