Carnegie Hall: Weill Recital Hall57th Street and, 7th Ave, New York City, New York, 10019, United States
Dates/times in New York time zone
Programme
| Schoenberg, Arnold (1874-1951) | Serenade, Op.24 | |
| Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791) | Serenade no. 10 in B flat major for Winds, “Gran Partita”, K361 (K370a) |
Performers
| MET Chamber Ensemble | |
| James Levine | Conductor |
| Brandon Cedel | Bass-baritone |
While separated by nearly a century and a half, the serenades of Mozart and Schoenberg share an exuberant spirit. Mozart infused each movement of his "Gran Partita" Serenade with glorious melodies that express a range of emotion, especially in the poignant Adagio and rowdy opera buffa–styled finale. Schoenberg’s daring Serenade, colorfully scored for bass voice and instrumental septet, also looks back to the dance forms of Mozart’s day, casting them in pungent melodies and quirky rhythms.
