Arco Baleno Ensemble - Mozart: Flute Quartets (2015)

Tracklist

01. Flute Quartet in D Major, KV 285: I. Allegro
02. Flute Quartet in D Major, KV 285: II. Adagio
03. Flute Quartet in D Major, KV 285: III. Rondeau
04. Flute Quartet in G Major, KV 285a: I. Andante
05. Flute Quartet in G Major, KV 285a: II. Tempo di menuetto
06. Flute Quartet in C Major, KV 285b: I. Allegro
07. Flute Quartet in C Major, KV 285b: II. Tema con variazione
08. Flute Quartet in A Major, KV 298: I. Tema con variazione
09. Flute Quartet in A Major, KV 298: II. Menuetto e trio
10. Flute Quartet in A Major, KV 298: III. Rondeau

Among the more important works in W.A. Mozart’s chamber music, specifically his oeuvre for quartets, are his flute quartets. Especially when compared to the considerably smaller output of other woodwind quartets, their number refutes the theory of Mozart’s poor affinity with the flute. Of course, chance and financial considerations played their role as well. Once again, the theme and its variations grant each of the individual players a solo spot, while the minuet and trio seem to stem from a divertimento or a serenade. The closing rondo is a jewel of structure and well-balanced voice distribution.

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