Horn Concertos by Mozart and Strauss

No one can ignore Mozart. The Viennese composer is, by definition, a guarantee of a hefty dose of vitality. This afternoon, the Residentie Orkest make Residentie Orkest for Mozart’s belovedJupiter Symphony andhis rarely performedFourth Horn Concerto. The dream soloist is German hornist Felix Klieser. This consummate musician will also breathe new life into Strauss’s youthfulFirst Horn Concerto.

The invigorating power of Mozart’s music is undeniable. In Last his Last , his creative fire flared up once more with great intensity. With his farewell symphony,“Jupiter,”he reaches for the stars with unwavering conviction. Here, Mozart plays passionately with moods and enriches his musical language with heartfelt melodies, dizzying counterpoint, and dissonant harmonies. The Residentie Orkest conductor Richard Egarr shed new light on this classic among symphonies.

Horn concertos rarely feature on a symphonic concert program. That has now changed, with no fewer than two classics.Mozart’s Fourth Horn Concertoremains a marvel of melodic ingenuity. Richard Strauss’sFirst Horn Concertopossesses the same natural grace. The young Strauss received wise lessons from his father, who was a horn player. These undoubtedly played a role in the creation of this bold and passionate horn masterpiece. Performed by the powerful German hornist Felix Klieser, the horn concertos take on new expressive power—promising an unforgettable experience. Klieser has previously shared the stage with pop star Sting and conductor Simon Rattle.