Louis Langrée and Mozart’s Gran partita
About This Event
Louis Langrée, the French conductor and music director of the Mostly Mozart Festival, leads Mozart’s Gran partita at David Geffen Hall. Langrée’s work with orchestras and opera companies informs the program and frames the performance within New York’s festival and concert scene, presenting Mozart’s wind serenade under a conductor closely associated with the city’s Mostly Mozart programming.
About Serenade No. 10 in B-flat major for winds, K. 361/370a ("Gran Partita")(chamber)
The Serenade No. 10 for winds in B♭ major, K. 361/370a, is a serenade by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart scored for thirteen instruments: twelve winds and double bass. The piece was composed in 1781 and is often known by the subtitle Gran Partita, though in the autograph manuscript it is misspelled and not in Mozart's hand. It consists of seven movements.
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.