Mozart and Glazunov
Mozart wrote his Quintet for Clarinet for String Quartet in the final months of his life. Enthralled by the superb playing of Anton Stadler on this newly created instrument, he created a sublime work of extraordinary beauty. The program concludes with a heartfelt and compelling work by one of Russia’s best composers of the late 19th century. Alexander Glazunov captures the drama and romance of a Tchaikovsky Ballet or a Rachmaninoff piano concerto.
Before the concert, enjoy a special performance by Sonora Strings, the elite touring violin ensemble of Suzuki Strings of Madison. Representing one of Wisconsin’s premier youth string programs, Sonora Strings features advanced student musicians who have performed throughout North America and beyond, including appearances in Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Washington, D.C., Toronto, and Vancouver. Closer to home, the ensemble has collaborated with the Madison Symphony Orchestra and performed at venues such as the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Chazen Museum of Art. We are delighted to welcome these talented young musicians as a special opening act for select Midsummer’s Music performances.
Quintet in A Major, K. 581 – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Clarinet, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello
Allegro
Larghetto
Menuetto
Allegro con variazioni
Intermission
Quintet in A Major, Op. 39 – Alexander Glazunov (1865-1936)
Two Violins, Viola, and Two Cellos
Allegro
Scherzo: Allegro moderato
Andante sostenuto
Allegro moderato