Scottish Chamber Orchestra "Mozart: 'Colloredo' Serenade K. 203 & Divertimento K. 251" SACD

Scottish Chamber Orchestra "Mozart: 'Colloredo' Serenade K. 203 & Divertimento K. 251" SACD

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The SCO's second Serenades recording includes the Serenade in D, Serenade K. 203 and Divertimento K. 251.

The Scottish Chamber Orchestra continues their hugely successful series of Mozart recordings, following on from Mozart Symphonies 38-41. Austrian-born violinist Alexander Janiczek directs the SCO in a fine performance of the rarely recorded ‘Colloredo' Serenade and Divertimento K. 251. The 'Colloredo' Serenade, written for Hieronymous, Count von Colloredo, who was elected Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg in 1772, shows the eighteen-year-old Mozart writing in an easy, informal style, but showing great originality. 

The Divertimento K. 251, in the same key as the Serenade and similarly designed for summer entertainment, is full of spirited, catchy themes and dance music. It contains some delightful surprises! The SCO uses a stylish combination of modern instruments (except for natural trumpets), and period influences such as selective vibrato that results in clear textures and an exciting, entertaining performance in the natural acoustic of Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh.  

Originally released in 2008, Mozart: ‘Colloredo' Serenade K. 203 & Divertimento K. 251 has been re-issued as part of Linn's ECHO series which offers a second chance to enjoy the best of the label's award-winning catalogue.  

Tracklisting

  1. March in D major, K. 237
  2. Serenade No. 4 in D major, K. 203 'Colloredo': I. Andante maestoso – Allegro assai
  3. Serenade No. 4 in D major, K. 203 'Colloredo': II. Andante
  4. Serenade No. 4 in D major, K. 203 'Colloredo': III. Minuet – Trio
  5. Serenade No. 4 in D major, K. 203 'Colloredo': IV. (Allegro)
  6. Serenade No. 4 in D major, K. 203 'Colloredo': V. Minuet – Trio
  7. Serenade No. 4 in D major, K. 203 'Colloredo': VI. (Andante)
  8. Serenade No. 4 in D major, K. 203 'Colloredo': VII. Minuet – Trio
  9. Serenade No. 4 in D major, K. 203 'Colloredo': VIII. Prestissimo
  10. Divertimento No. 11 in D major, K. 251: I. Allegro molto
  11. Divertimento No. 11 in D major, K. 251: II. Minuet – Trio
  12. Divertimento No. 11 in D major, K. 251: III. Andantino
  13. Divertimento No. 11 in D major, K. 251: IV. Minuet: Tema con Variazioni
  14. Divertimento No. 11 in D major, K. 251: V. Rondo: Allegro assai
  15. Divertimento No. 11 in D major, K. 251: VI. Marcia alla francese