We thoroughly enjoyed the "French Roast" program tonight at The Hult. An inventive mix of Faure', Ravel, ...Mozart(?). Yes, we were informed that Wolfgang DID write for the French, evedently with tougne in cheek. The most stirring ofthe evening was Symphony No. 31 in D Major K. 297 "Paris". The symphony is laid out in fast-slow-fast form (with no Minuet):
- Allegro assai
- Andante
- Allegro
The symphony is scored for the large orchestras that were available to Mozart during his time in Paris: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (in A), 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trombones, timpani, and strings. The Players did a superb job on this one.
Ma Mere l'oye (Mother Goose) was a joy, though because the movements are so close I at first thought,"My, what a long Prelude":)
The contra bassoon was worth the price of admission!
Here is a little Mozart in Paris, though NOT what we heard tonight.
Enjoy
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