Nannerl - Sister
Kate Molleson explores Mozart’s relationship with his sister Nannerl, from their close bond in childhood to estrangement by the end of their lives.
Kate Molleson looks at the people who made Mozart, through their influence, inspiration and by pushing him to greater heights. Today: his sister Maria Anna, or as everyone called her, Nannerl. She was a brilliant musician too, and Wolfgang wrote several pieces for them to play together. Inseparable as children, they created fantasy worlds together. But as they grew up, gender roles, family politics and contrasting personalities cracked open their bond. By the time of Wolfgang’s death, they were no longer speaking.
Concerto for Two pianos no. 10 in E flat major, K365
III. Rondo. Allegro Moderato
Friedrich Gulda, piano
Chick Corea, piano
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Nicholas Harnoncourt, conductor
Exsultate Jubilate
Emma Kirkby, soprano
Academy of Ancient Music
Christopher Hogwood, conductor
Symphony No. 29 in A major, K201
I. Allegro Moderato
II. Andante
London Chamber Orchestra,
Christopher Warren-Green, conductor
Vespers sollennes de confessore in C, K339
V. Laudate Dominum
VI. Magnificat
Sandrine Piau, soprano
Accentus choir
Insula orchestra
Laurence Equilbey, conductor
Sonata for Piano Four hands in D major, K381
II. Andante
Martha Argerich, piano
Alexandre Rabinovitch-Barakovsky, piano
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