Louis Langrée and Mozart’s Gran partita
About This Event
Event: Louis Langrée and Mozart’s Gran partita Venue: David Geffen Hall Louis Langrée leads the New York Philharmonic's wind section in a performance featuring Mozart’s Gran partita, known for its melodic charm and vibrant character. The piece, likely intended for outdoor settings, includes clarinets and horns, and features the well-known Adagio movement. Additionally, the program includes Richard Strauss's Serenade, which reflects Mozart's influence through its lyrical beauty.
About Gran partita(chamber)
At David Geffen Hall, Louis Langrée leads the New York Philharmonic in Mozart’s “Gran partita,” the Serenade in B-flat for winds, a landmark of late-18th-century ensemble writing. Scored for pairs of winds with basses, it treats each instrument as a character, moving between courtly dance forms and long-breathed lyric lines. In New York, the piece carries a familiar resonance through the city’s wind and festival traditions, including the Mostly Mozart lineage Langrée directs. One clear strength is how its chamber scale still invites operatic attention to voice and pacing.
About the Artists
New York Philharmonic
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the New York Philharmonic, one of the world's most prestigious classical music ensembles. With its home at the iconic David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center, this orchestra serves as a cornerstone of New York City's vibrant cultural landscape.
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.