Various - 30 of the Best - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Various Artists - The 20th Anniversary Billboard Chart July 1960 (Various Artists) [COMPACT DISCS] date 04/04/2025

Mozart was a childhood prodigy, composing from the age of five and performing at royal courts by the age of 10, becoming famous throughout Europe. As an immensely influential composer, his music sits at the very centre of Western musical culture and today casts it's spell over the hearts and minds of music lovers throughout the world. This substantial collection presents the cream of Mozart's imperishable contribution to music through his piano concertos, symphonies, chamber music, operas and choral works. Mozart will always be a key figure in classical music, his signature style with it's clarity, balance and transparency matched by the exceptional power of his finest masterpieces, 30 of which are represented in this great value 2-album collection. The aim of such a collection is to deliver an attractive and entertaining programme with highlights from this great composer's prolific output in acclaimed recordings from our catalogue, while introducing newcomers to the huge variety of Mozart's creativity and provide a springboard for further exploration into every genre of his prolific output.

An enticing overview of his most important works, including his groundbreaking symphonies, piano concertos and choral epics Symphony No. 5; Fur Elise; Abscheulicher! From Fidelio (Beethoven's only opera); Missa Solemnis (written for the enthronement of his pupil Archduke Rudolph as Archbishop), plus string quartets, cello and violin sonatas and more. Remarkable!