The Basset Horn in Vienna

Oh, Vienna! City of musicians…

When basset horn virtuosi Anton David and Vincent Springer arrived in Vienna in 1785, mid-way through their decade-long tour of Europe with Franz Dworschack, they were very fortunate to meet with Mozart, the basset horn’s biggest fan, who revised his Maurerische Trauermusik (Masonic Funeral Music) K.477 to include parts for them.

Discover the sounds of the basset horn in Vienna at the height of its popularity there. Music by Mozart, Beethoven’s ‘beloved brother‘ Franz Anton Hoffmeister, and Bohemian in Vienna Georg Druschetzky. Plus Mozart’s Italian opera inspiration Giovanni Paisiello, and member of his all-star string quartet (along with Haydn and Vanhal) composer and violinist Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf.

Concert Programme

Giovanni Paisiello – Overture to ‘Le Due Contessa’
Franz Anton Hoffmeister arr. anon – Divertimento in E Flat for Two Clarinets, Basset Horn and Bassoon
Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf – Symphony in A Major A6

Interval

W. A. Mozart – Maurerische Trauermusik K.477
W. A. Mozart – Divertimento in C for Basset Horn Trio K.439b
Georg Druschestzky – Concerto for 3 Basset Horns

Performers

Basset Horns and Clarinets – Katherine Spencer & Sarah Thurlow
Basset Horn – Fiona Mitchell
Bassoon – Chris Rawley
Orchestra Leader/Director – Matthew Truscott
Musicians of The Vauxhall Band

Artistic Director & Curator – Laura Piras

Doors open – 18.30
Concert start time – 19.00
Interval of approx. 20 minutes.
The concert will end at c.21.00

There will be a bar serving refreshments. Card payments only.