Mozart, W A - Serenades - Scottish Chamber Orchestra
"This is a very well-played, thoughtfully programmed recording of works...it succeeds admirably." 4,5/5 stars (ClassicsToday.com, David Vernier, 2007)
"An Austrian of Polish and Czech descent, virtuoso violinist Alexander Janiczek proves a stylish stand-in for Sir Charles Mackerras as he leads the Scottish Chamber Orchestra in this careful selection of six chamber works. The divertimento in E flat marking Mozart's graduation from precocious wunderkind to distinctive master, is also significant for his first use of clarinet; the serenade in D complements his first violin concerto in its use of solo violin. The SCO's playing is as refined and elegant as these wonderful works themselves." (The Observer, Anthony Holden, 2007)
A beautiful selection of Mozart's charming chamber works! The Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Alexander Janiczek attentively re-discover the music produced during Mozart's years in Salzburg.
Recorded at Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh, UK from 6-8 June 2006.
Engineered by Calum Malcolm
Mixed and Edited at Finesplice, UK
Booklet designed by John Haxby
Cadenzas by Alexander Janiczek