Henk de Graaf/Jan Jansen/Johan Steinmann/Remco de Vries/Katty Halvarson/Martin van de Merwe/Jos Buurman/Hans Wisse/I Solisti Della Scala - Mozart: Complete Divertimenti & Serenades for Winds

Composed primarily between the late 1770s and early 1780s, Mozart's Serenades and Divertimenti for Wind Instruments were mostly performed for courtly entertainment or social gatherings. In these works, Mozart shows a deep understanding of wind timbres and their expressive potential. His ability to create quasi-operatic dialogues between instruments and his sensitivity to sonority make these works timeless treasures. Among the most famous of these compositions is the Serenade No. 10 in B-flat major, K. 361, commonly known as the Gran Partita. This masterpiece, scored for 13 instruments, showcases a remarkable blend of rich harmonies, virtuosic passages, and expressive melodies, particularly in the renowned Adagio movement. The two Serenades KV 375 and 388 are strong, mature masterpieces in their genre. Performed by the Soloists Delle Scala, and the Rotterdam Wind Players, directed by clarinetist Henk De Graaf.