"[Mozart] conversed with me a good deal about Thomas Linley, the first Mrs. Sheridan's brother, with whom he was intimate at Florence, and spoke of him with great affection. He said that Linley was a true genius, and he felt that, had he lived, he would have been one of the greatest ornaments of the musical world."
-Michael Kelly, Reminiscences (1826)
November 6, 7, & 8
Classic Constellation: Europe’s Other Mozarts
First Mainstage Concert
In our opening concert, we spotlight brilliant composers of Mozart’s era, who illuminated different corners of Europe’s musical scene. Thomas Linley’s Overture to The Duenna and his Violin Concerto reveal a gifted young composer, whose life was tragically cut short, yet whose talent was deeply cherished by his friend Mozart. Chevalier de St George’s remarkable life and career shines through his delightful Symphony in G, whilst Mozart’s Divertimento in F offers a moment of pure joy and grace before we embark on a rather extraordinary journey at the end of the programme with Kraus’ Symphony in C minor, a powerful and dramatic work that offers depth and intensity, bringing this constellation of geniuses to a stirring close.
Performance times:
Friday, November 6 @ 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the American Swedish Institute (2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407) *please note the Friday performance at ASI is not included in a season pass, tickets must be purchased directly through ASI.
Saturday, November 7 @ 7:30- 9:30 p.m. at Sundin Music Hall (1531 Hewitt Ave, St Paul, MN 55104)
Sunday, November 8 @ 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Mount Olive Church (2830 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901)
*Saturday and Sunday performances of this concert are included in a Lyra Season Pass. Tickets to the Friday performance at ASI must be purchased directly through ASI.
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