The concert then began with Mozart’s First Symphony; yes, his very first symphony, composed when he was only 8 years old! The symphony itself is well-known enough among music lovers and, while not the last word in originality, it is nevertheless astonishing in its poise and deep craftsmanship.…
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Randall Ellis
In this instance, Telemann has produced his own musical novel. Telemann chooses, however, the errant side of Don Quixote, as an old and crazy man. There was nothing errant about the performance presented by Maestro Maciej Żołtówski, conducting from the harpsichord, and the orchestra. The title of the movements, provided by Telemann himself, were easily evident and, especially in the case of the windmills, given loving and charming nuance.…
