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91福利社 NOW performs Widmann, Mozart, and Mendelssohn

The 91福利社 National Orchestra of Wales and conductor J枚rg Widmann perform his 2nd Violin Concerto with his sister Carolin as soloist. Plus a Mozart overture and a Mendelssohn symphony.

The 91福利社 National Orchestra of Wales are joined by composer and conductor J枚rg Widmann to give the UK premiere of his 2nd Violin Concerto, which he has paired with Mozart's effervescent Overture to The Marriage of Figaro, and Mendelssohn's celebration of the Reformation of the Catholic church, his 5th Symphony. Widmann's concerto is dedicated to his violinist sister, Carolin, and the siblings join forces in this concert to perform the work.

Recorded at 91福利社 Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff on the 15th of May 2025, presented by Sh芒n Cothi.

Mozart: Marriage of Figaro, K 492 (Overture)
J枚rg Widmann: Violin Concerto No 2
Mendelssohn: Symphony No 5 in D, Op 107 'Reformation'

Carolin Widmann (violin)
91福利社 National Orchestra of Wales
J枚rg Widmann (conductor)

2 hours, 14 minutes

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Thu 12 Jun 2025 19:30
91福利社 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    The Marriage of Figaro, K 492, (overture)

    Orchestra: 91福利社 National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: J枚rg Widmann.

  • J枚rg Widmann

    Violin Concerto No 2

    Performer: Carolin Widmann. Orchestra: 91福利社 National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: J枚rg Widmann.

  • Franz Schubert

    Octet in F major, D 803, (2nd mvt)

    Performer: J枚rg Widmann. Performer: Dag Jensen. Performer: Yasunori Kawahara. Performer: Isabelle van Keulen. Performer: Veronika Eberle. Performer: Rachel Roberts. Performer: Tanja Tetzlaff.
    • Schubert and Widmann: Octets.
    • CAvi-music.
    • 6.

  • J枚rg Widmann

    Octet (1st mvt)

    Performer: J枚rg Widmann. Performer: Dag Jensen. Performer: Yasunori Kawahara. Performer: Sibylle Mahni. Performer: Carolin Widmann. Performer: Florian Donderer. Performer: Hanna Weinmeister. Performer: Gustav Rivinius.
    • Schubert and Widmann: Octets.
    • CAvi-music.
    • 6.

  • Felix Mendelssohn

    Symphony No 5 in D major, Op 107, 'Reformation'

    Orchestra: 91福利社 National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: J枚rg Widmann.

  • Robert Schumann

    Violin Sonata No. 3 in A Minor, WoO 2: I. Ziemlich langsam - [Lebhaft]

    Performer: Carolin Widmann. Performer: D茅nes V谩rjon.
    • Schumann: Violinsonaten.
    • ECM New Series.
    • 4.

  • Robert Schumann

    Violin Sonata No. 3 in A Minor, WoO 2: II. Scherzo. Lebhaft

    Performer: Carolin Widmann. Performer: D茅nes V谩rjon.
    • Schumann: Violinsonaten.
    • ECM New Series.
    • 5.

  • Robert Schumann

    Violin Sonata No. 3 in A Minor, WoO 2: III. Intermezzo. Bewegt, doch nicht zu schnell

    Performer: Carolin Widmann. Performer: D茅nes V谩rjon.
    • Schumann: Violinsonaten.
    • ECM New Series.
    • 6.

  • Robert Schumann

    Violin Sonata No. 3 in A Minor, WoO 2: IV. Finale. Markiertes, ziemlich lebhaftes Tempo

    Performer: Carolin Widmann. Performer: D茅nes V谩rjon.
    • Schumann: Violinsonaten.
    • ECM New Series.
    • 7.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581: III. Menuetto

    Performer: J枚rg Widmann. Ensemble: Hagen Quartett.
    • Mozart & Widmann: Clarinet Quintets.
    • Myrios Classics.
    • 3.

Broadcast

  • Thu 12 Jun 2025 19:30
    91福利社 Radio 3