Described by the composer himself as ‘the king of instruments’, the organ and its music form a small but not insignificant part of Mozart’s vast œuvre. This new release, performed by acclaimed Italian organist Ivan Ronda, comprises all of his major works for the instrument, including the extended Adagio and Rondo in C minor and the small-scale works from the London Sketchbook. Also included is the charming Adagio in C for the glass harmonica: just 28 bars in length, the work was originally conceived for this curious instrument, which consists of glass bowls that rotate in water, but is equally effective on the organ. Mozart’s output of Church Sonatas – notable for their single movement form – are represented here by the Sonata in C K336, the only one to have a proper solo part for the organ, and was specially transcribed by André Isoir for this recording.
Works:
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Mozart: Adagio and Rondo in C minor K617a
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Mozart: Adagio and Rondo in C minor/C major, K617
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Mozart: Adagio in C major, K356
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Mozart: Allegro in F major, K15a
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Mozart: Andante in F major, K616
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Mozart: Church (Epistle) Sonata No. 17 in C major for organ & strings, K336
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Mozart: Fantasia in F minor for a mechanical organ, K594
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Mozart: Fantasia in F minor for a mechanical organ, K608
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Mozart: Klavierstück in F, K33b
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Mozart: Rondo in D major, K15d
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Mozart: Rondo in F major, K15hh
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Mozart: Suite in C major, K399