Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Wind Ensemble + Piano
Hear the piece that Mozart deemed the highlight of his career, of which he once wrote: "I, myself, consider it to be the best thing I have written in my life." This musical masterpiece is performed by guest pianist Caroline Palmer and part of the world's premier chamber orchestras, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, which is known for its fresh, brilliant interpretations of the mostloved classical music. Its Wind Ensemble is a special treat composed of the orchestra's principal players.
PROGRAM
Francis Poulenc: Trio for Oboe, Bassoon, and Piano
Heinrich Molbe: Air Arabe for Oboe, Horn, and Piano, Op. 77
Jean Francaix: Divertissement for Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Quintet for Winds and Piano in E flat major, K. 452 Music Sponsor: Timothy Butts & Susan Harrington