Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 'Sonata facile' and other works, a captivating collection of classical masterpieces set to release on January 15, 2025, under the UME - Global Clearing House label. This album is a celebration of Mozart's versatility, spanning genres such as classical, opera, and chamber music, all within a concise 50-minute duration.
The album opens with the renowned Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545, affectionately known as "Sonata facile," showcasing Mozart's ability to create intricate yet accessible compositions. The tracklist is a delightful journey through various forms and moods, from the lively Allegretto of the Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467, to the serene beauty of the Adagio from the Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216.
Mozart's genius extends beyond solo performances, as evidenced by the inclusion of orchestral works like the Symphony No. 31 in D Major, K. 297 "Paris" and the Sinfonia Concertante in E-Flat Major, K. 364. The album also features vocal highlights, including the sublime "Laudate Dominum" from Vesperae solennes de confessore, K.339, demonstrating Mozart's mastery of both instrumental and choral compositions.
This album is a testament to Mozart's enduring influence and the timeless appeal of his music. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to Mozart's oeuvre, 'Sonata facile' and other works offers a rich and rewarding listening experience, showcasing the breadth and depth of one of history's most celebrated composers.
Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545 "Sonata facile": I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545 "Sonata facile": II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff
Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545 "Sonata facile": III. Rondo. AllegrettoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, András Schiff
The London Sketchbook, K. 15a-ss (Orch. Smith): [Contredanse] in G Major, K. 15eWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Concerto for Flute, Harp, and Orchestra in C Major, K. 299: 2b. Andantino - Pt. 2Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Libor Hlaváček, Prague Chamber Orchestra, Maxence Larrieu, Suzanne Mildonian
6 Minuets K.61h: No. 2 in AWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
Minuet in C Major, K.15fWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Erik Smith
Violin Sonata in E-Flat Major, K. 481: III. Allegretto con variazioni: Var. 2Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Arthur Grumiaux, Walter Klien
Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467: 2b. Andante - Pt. 2Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Rudolf Albert, Orchestre Des Cento Soli, Paul von Schilhawsky
12 Contredanses for Count Czernin, K.269b - orch. Erik Smith: No. 3 in CWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
Divertimento No. 15 in B Flat Major, K.287: Variation VWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble
Symphony No. 31 in D Major, K. 297 "Paris": 2a. Andante - Pt. 1Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jean Martinon, Orchestre Lamoureux
Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331: 3. Alla Turca (Allegretto)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Daniel Barenboim
Minuet in F Major from K.6 (Nannerl Notebook No. 48)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Florian Birsak
Violin Sonata in E-Flat Major, K. 481: III. Allegretto con variazioni: Var. 1Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Arthur Grumiaux, Walter Klien
Overture and Three Contredanses, K.106: Contredanse No. 1 in D MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
Piano Version of Ballet Music from Ascanio in Alba, K.Anh207: No. 1Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Francesco Piemontesi
Fugue in A Minor (Fragment), K.15ssWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Florian Birsak
Piano Trio Movement in B Flat Major, K.501aWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Les Solistes des Musiciens du Louvre
Allegro in F, K.1cWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ton Koopman
Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216: 2a. Adagio - Pt. 1Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Patrice Fontanarosa, Helmut Müller-Brühl, Orchestre De Chambre De Cologne
Symphony No. 33 in B-Flat Major, K. 319: 2c. Andante moderato - Pt. 3Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Günter Wand
19 Minuets K.103: No. 18 in AWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
Idomeneo, re di Creta, K.366 / Act 1: Allegro - LiveWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Philharmoniker, Ferenc Fricsay
19 Minuets K.103: No. 16 in GWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
Les petits riens, Ballet, K. 299b: No. 10, AgitéWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Minuet in F Major, K.32, (Nannerl Notebook No. 19)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Florian Birsak
Instrumental Canon, K.228Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Berliner Solisten, Dietrich Knothe
Presto, K.15llWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Erik Smith
The London Sketchbook, K. 15a-ss (Orch. Smith): [Contredanse] in F Major, K. 15hWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Minuet in E Flat Major, K.15eeWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Florian Birsak
Piano Sonata No.14 in C Minor, K. 457: 2g. Adagio - Pt. 7Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Claire-Marie Le Guay
Vesperae solennes de confessore, K.339: 5d. Laudate Dominum - Pt. 4Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Teresa Stich-Randall, Kammerorchester des Saarländischen Rundfunks, Chor Der Musikhochschule Saarbrücken, Karl Ristenpart
The London Sketchbook, K. 15a-ss (Orch. Smith): Presto in B-Flat Major, K. 15llWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Divertimento in C, K.188: 6. GavotteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Wind Ensemble, Michael Laird
German Dance in F Major, K.15ooWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Florian Birsak
Piano Concerto No. 4 in G, K.41: 2a. Andante - Pt. 1Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Yvonne Loriod, Orchestre Du Domaine Musical, Pierre Boulez
Sinfonia Concertante in E-Flat Major, K. 364: 2c. Andante - Pt. 3Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Patrice Fontanarosa, Helmut Müller-Brühl, Orchestre De Chambre De Cologne, Bruno Pasquier
Minuet in C Major from K.6 (Nannerl Notebook No. 26)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Florian Birsak
Vesperae solennes de confessore, K.339: 5c. Laudate Dominum - Pt. 3Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Teresa Stich-Randall, Kammerorchester des Saarländischen Rundfunks, Chor Der Musikhochschule Saarbrücken, Karl Ristenpart
Movement for a Sonata in F Major, K.15xWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Florian Birsak
6 Minuets K.61h: No. 4 in B flatWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wiener Mozart Ensemble, Willi Boskovsky
Symphony No. 36 in C Major, K. 425 "Linz": 2a. Andante - Poco adagio - Pt. 1Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Gürzenich Orchester Köln, Günter Wand
Minuet in G Major, K.15yWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Florian Birsak
Vesperae solennes de confessore, K.339: 5f. Laudate Dominum - Pt. 6Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Teresa Stich-Randall, Kammerorchester des Saarländischen Rundfunks, Chor Der Musikhochschule Saarbrücken, Karl Ristenpart
Divertimento in B-Flat Major, K. 137: 1b. Andante - Pt. 2Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jean-Pierre Wallez, Ensemble instrumental de France
Divertimento in B-Flat Major, K. 137: 1c. Andante - Pt. 3Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jean-Pierre Wallez, Ensemble instrumental de France
Canon in C, K.508AWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Schessl, Andreas Röhn, Yang Wen Sinn
Minuet in A Flat Major, K.15ffWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Florian Birsak
The London Sketchbook, K. 15a-ss (Orch. Smith): [Contredanse] in F Major, K. 15xWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner