Mozart's Serenade No. 10 for Winds

Start: Sunday, October 1, 2023 7:30PM
End: Sunday, October 1, 2023 8:45PM

For our grand finale on Sunday 1st October in Coggeshall, Sacha Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra’s Olivier Stankiewicz along with an ensemble of brilliant musicians, perform Mozart’s Serenade No. 10 for Winds, often referred to as Gran Partita. This seven-movement masterpiece is an extraordinary composition that could only have originated from one composer. PROGRAMME Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Serenade No. 10 for Winds, also known as Gran Partita Among the many significant works from this period is Mozart's Serenade No. 10 for Winds in B-flat major, K. 361/370a, known as the Gran Partita. It is a towering masterpiece in the chamber music repertoire, comprising seven movements, this serenade is scored for an ensemble of twelve wind instruments and a double bass; pairs of oboes, clarinets, basset horns, and bassoons, four horns, and double bass. The composition, which likely dates from 1781 or 1782, is distinguished by its symphonic character, depth, and breadth of expression, demonstrating the versatility and expressiveness of wind instruments. Duration: approx. 1 hour Photo credit: Sacha Rattle by Kaupo Kikkas