
These are attractive, elegant works in a somewhat generic classical style, with singing opening allegros employing triadic themes, touching slow movements with some minor-key inflections,
Only one thing keeps this excellent recording from a top rating–the slight weakness of the cello in the mix, which positively favors the flute and
Among the dozens of “other” composers active during the Viennese classical period was Franz Anton Hoffmeister (1754-1812), who also was an influential music publisher and
Friend, fellow Freemason, and on at least two occasions benefactor of W.A. Mozart, Franz Anton Hoffmeister receives premiere recordings of his second series of clarinet
Sensitive and stylish flute playing grace this “Mostly Mozart” disc of little-known 18th-century flute concertos. These world premiere recordings are at once a treasure trove
Although at first we might wonder at the rationale for pairing these two pieces–a double bass concerto and a sinfonia concertante by a (not very