Experience the genius that is Mozart! The talented musicians of the Lansing Symphony take center stage and showcase their talents through three works. Starting the program is Mozart’s “Divertimento K. 136,” a string composition written during his formative years. Before intermission is “Suite from Gran Partita,” and then “Symphony No. 40” which closes the evening. Lansing Symphony Orchestra tickets are available for purchase online at www.lansingsymphony.org or by calling the office at 517-487-5001. Students also benefit from various discounts.
“Few composers, especially those of the eighteenth century can match the diversity of output that Mozart produced. Within a clearly defined and consistent style, he never fails to engage the listener with endless invention and inspiration,” explains Conductor Timothy Muffitt.
While in his home town of Salzburg and only a teenager, Mozart wrote three divertimentos, one of which is his “Divertimento in D, K. 136.” The title probably wasn’t assigned by Mozart considering it resembles more of an Italian three-part sinfonia. This stunningly creative work is three movements and doesn’t include winds. The wind section will take over the spotlight from the strings during the second piece, Mozart’s “Suite from Gran Partita,” the largest serenade for wind band. Usually performed in seven movements, the Lansing Symphony will play four; Largo-Molto Allegro, Adagio, Menuetto and Finale.
Closing the evening’s program is one of Mozart’s iconic masterpieces and one of his final three symphonies, “Symphony No. 40.” Composed at the end of his life, there is no record of any performance that occurred while he was alive. The symphony begins with a famous opening section, and continues with dramatic touches throughout the entire composition.
Preview Conversations occur before every MasterWorks concert at 7:15 p.m. in the Jackson National Lounge and are free for all ticket holders. WKAR’s morning classical host, Jody Knol, will be discussing the evening’s pieces.
