Notes of Wonder – Vivaldi & Mozart

Programme
Mozart Symphony No. 1 in E flat, K16
^{(composed at the age of 8 in 1764 in London)}
Vivaldi Chamber Concerto in G, RV 101
^{(original version of Op. 10 No. 6 [RV 437])}
Mozart Adagio (XV) from Galimathias musicum, K32
^{(composed at the age of 10 in 1766 in The Hague)}
Vivaldi Chamber Concerto in D, RV 90 (original version of Op. 10 No. 3 [RV 428]) Il gardellino
Mozart Adagio (XVII) from Galimathias musicum, K32
Vivaldi Recorder Concerto in G, RV 435

INTERVAL

Vivaldi Recorder Concerto in A minor, RV 445
Mozart Symphony No. 20 in D, K133
^{(composed at the age of 16 in 1772 in Salzburg)}

Erik Bosgraaf recorder, direction
Wrocław Baroque Orchestra (artistic dir. Jarosław Thiel)

In the 18th century there were many child prodigies – Mozart was one himself and Vivaldi wrote his recorder concertos for the girls in the Pietá in Venice. In this programme, the two are juxtaposed. In many of these early works, Mozart alludes strongly to a baroque style of composing; after all Telemann, among others, was still alive during this time. There are striking similarities between both composers. Both Vivaldi and Mozart have an incredible rhythmical drive in their music. They both revolutionised instrumental writing – Vivaldi wrote numerous concertos for a variety of different instruments whereas Mozart continued this tradition, but wrote numerous symphonies. Even though they both were internationally well known, they both died in poverty.

HEAR: Erik Bosgraaf & Cordevento Ensemble performing the opening movement (‘Allegro molto’) from Vivaldi’s Chamber Concerto in G minor, RV 105