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Masterpieces of Western Music

Humanities W1123 · Prof. Michael Thaddeus

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)


Presto from Sinfonia Concertante, K. 364
played by Rainer Kussmaul (violin) and Wolfram Christ (viola) with the Berlin Philharmonic conducted by Claudio Abbado


Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major, K. 453
played by Maria João Pires with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe conducted by Claudio Abbado

I: Allegro (12'01)

II: Andante (9'53)

III: Allegretto (7'24)


III: Rondo from Horn Concerto No. 2 in E-flat major, K. 417 (3'37)
played by Dennis Brain with the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Herbert von Karajan

III: Rondo from Horn Concerto No. 4 in E-flat major, K. 495 (3'36)
played by Dennis Brain with the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Herbert von Karajan