Palace Concert in Salzburg

The Salzburg Divertimenti KV 136-138 are a collection of three cheerfully melodious works composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1772 when he was only 16 years old. These pieces, originally written for strings and obbligato lute or for other instruments at the same time, show Mozart's early talent and his ability to embody joy and lightness musically. The divertimenti are characterised by their catchy themes and lively rhythms, which create a festive mood. They also reflect the influence of Viennese Classicism and represent a significant enrichment of the chamber music repertoire.
Arcangelo Corelli's Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 8, often referred to as the ‘Christmas Concerto’, is one of the Italian Baroque composer's best-known works and was composed around 1690. Corelli dedicated it to Pope Clement XI and it was originally conceived for Christmas Eve celebrations. The subtitle ‘Fatto per la notte di Natale’ (Written for Christmas Night) refers to the festive setting for which the work was intended.
Antonio Vivaldi's ‘The Four Seasons’ is one of the best-known and most popular works of Baroque music. These four violin concertos, which were published around 1725 as part of his cycle ‘Il cimento dell'armonia e dell'inventione’, musically represent the seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Each concerto is accompanied by a sonnet that describes the respective season and served as a source of inspiration for the musical composition. Vivaldi uses virtuoso solo passages, contrasting dynamics and varied tonal colours to bring the moods and natural phenomena of each season to life.
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