STRINGS SERENADE
November 4

In collaboration with the Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg, DYNAMIKfest presents a chamber music program featuring the emerging talents of the Constanze Mozart Orchestra Academy.

These outstanding young musicians will perform a carefully selected repertoire, showcasing both their remarkable precision and deep expressiveness. This special evening marks an important milestone at the beginning of their musical journey in Salzburg, as they bring to life two masterpieces of the string repertoire that span the elegance of the Classical era and the heartfelt lyricism of Romanticism.

W.A. Mozart (1756–1791)
Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525

Composed in 1787, Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik (“A Little Night Music”) remains one of the most recognizable and beloved works in all of classical music. Written during a period of great personal and artistic creativity, this serenade exemplifies Mozart’s mastery of form and melodic invention. Originally intended as light evening entertainment, the piece possesses a sophistication and vitality that elevate it far beyond its genre. Its four movements move seamlessly between elegance and spirited playfulness: from the jubilant opening Allegro, to the graceful Romanze, through the energetic Menuetto, and culminating in the brilliant, effervescent Rondo. With its clarity of texture and buoyant charm, Eine kleine Nachtmusik captures the very essence of the Classical style and serves as a perfect showcase for the unity and refinement of a string ensemble.

A. Dvořák (1841-1904)
String Quintet in G Major, Op. 77

Written in 1875, Dvořák’s String Quintet in G Major reflects the composer’s early maturity and his distinctive musical voice. Scored for a traditional string quartet with the addition of a double bass, this work stands out for its rich sonority and warm, resonant depth. The quintet is infused with the spirit of Bohemian folk music, a hallmark of Dvořák’s style. From the opening Allegro con fuoco, filled with energetic rhythmic drive, to the lyrical and expansive Scherzo and Andante, the music alternates between exuberance and tender introspection. The final movement, a lively Allegro assai, bursts with vitality and rhythmic invention, bringing the work to a jubilant conclusion. Dvořák composed this quintet at a time when he was gaining increasing recognition, and it reflects both his deep connection to his cultural roots and his growing confidence as a composer. It is a work of both structural mastery and heartfelt expression, offering a fitting complement to Mozart’s classical elegance.