Mysliveček, Mozart at Sparkasse
A wind octet composed of members of the Czech Philharmonic and the Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra, under the artistic direction of Ondřej Vrabec.
Program:
Josef Mysliveček (1737–1781): Octet for winds No. 3 in B flat major
Allegro, Larghetto con un poco di moto, Presto
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791): Serenade No. 12 for winds in C minor, K 388
Allegro, Andante, Menuetto, Allegro
Performed by:
Artistic director and first French horn: Ondřej Vrabec
A wind octet composed of members of the Czech Philharmonic and the Karlovy Vary Symphony Orchestra
About program
The Classical period, to which the both compositions belong, introduced new forms, new kinds of compositions, and new instruments to the world of music. The clarinet was essentially an entirely new instrument in the Classical period. Some single-reed instruments had previously existed during the Baroque, but the clarinet first appeared (in several variations) in the second half of the 18th century. Josef Mysliveček and especially Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart took a great liking toward the clarinet and its specific “nasal” sound, which contrasted with other wind instruments. They and their contemporaries combined woodwinds and the French horn, which acted as a soft addition to their sound, into various ensembles. Typical examples include the wind quintet (flute-clarinet-oboe-French horn-bassoon), the wind octet (two times four of the quintet’s instruments, minus the flute), and the so-called Harmonie (an even larger ensemble determined by the composer).
The general partner of the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra's public concerts in Karlovy Vary is the ČEZ GROUP.
Ondřej Vrabec
(Artistic director and first French horn)
Even though he devotes most of his time to conducting these days, he built his career on his exceptional professional experience as a solo, chamber and orchestral French horn player. He joined the Czech Philharmonic when he was only 17 years old and has been the orchestra’s first French horn player ever since. He studied at the Prague Conservatory and the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. He is the overall winner of the Czech Conservatories Competition in Ostrava and laureate of a number of chamber music awards (Concertino Praga, the Mozart Society Award). He gives solo recitals and takes part in chamber music projects. He has conducted many Czech ensembles, including the Czech Philharmonic where he was the assistant chief conductor. He is regularly invited as a guest solo French horn player to foreign orchestras. He has recorded music for the Czech Radio and a number of recording labels.
(Artistic director and first French horn)
Even though he devotes most of his time to conducting these days, he built his career on his exceptional professional experience as a solo, chamber and orchestral French horn player. He joined the Czech Philharmonic when he was only 17 years old and has been the orchestra’s first French horn player ever since. He studied at the Prague Conservatory and the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. He is the overall winner of the Czech Conservatories Competition in Ostrava and laureate of a number of chamber music awards (Concertino Praga, the Mozart Society Award). He gives solo recitals and takes part in chamber music projects. He has conducted many Czech ensembles, including the Czech Philharmonic where he was the assistant chief conductor. He is regularly invited as a guest solo French horn player to foreign orchestras. He has recorded music for the Czech Radio and a number of recording labels.
Even though he devotes most of his time to conducting these days, he built his career on his exceptional professional experience as a solo, chamber and orchestral French horn player. He joined the Czech Philharmonic when he was only 17 years old and has been the orchestra’s first French horn player ever since. He studied at the Prague Conservatory and the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. He is the overall winner of the Czech Conservatories Competition in Ostrava and laureate of a number of chamber music awards (Concertino Praga, the Mozart Society Award). He gives solo recitals and takes part in chamber music projects. He has conducted many Czech ensembles, including the Czech Philharmonic where he was the assistant chief conductor. He is regularly invited as a guest solo French horn player to foreign orchestras. He has recorded music for the Czech Radio and a number of recording labels.