Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante /Gabetta, Eberle, Smirnov, Mönkemeyer, Ridout, J.-Laferrière, M. Botana

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Sinfonia Concertante Es-Dur, KV 364 (Grande Sestetto)
(in a version with double bass)
Veronika Eberle, violin
Dmitry Smirnov, violin
Nils Mönkemeyer, viola
Timothy Ridout, viola
Sol Gabetta, cello
Victor Julien-Laferrière, cello
Uxía Martínez Botana, double bass
00:00 I. Allegro maestoso
12:54 II. Andante
22:57 III. Presto
filmed at Solsberg Festival 2023 at Klosterkirche Olsberg
Producer: Jonathan Hug
Sound: Joël Cormier
© HMF Productions
www.solsberg.ch
Next Solsberg Festival: 27 Juni to 6 July 2024; advance ticket sales: solsberg.kulturticket.ch

[@nashagerhardt9239]

The bass player is not from this world. She is amazing. Im a bass player myself and this is so difficult to manage to do in such an ensemble! The sonority, tunning, articulation. This is a high quality bass playing I wonder, How long did they rehearse this? This piece its really great with bass. Great choice. Unbelievable ensemble. Top chamber music making

[@staffanolofsson8201]

Thank you for this comment. For me a double bass player in such a small ensamble is new. But evidently this works out the best way it can! I also love this. Sinfonia Consertante in a different way.

Thank you all for your kind words ❤

[@staffanolofsson8201]

@ And thank you, Uxia, for taking care of all of us, only admirerers and amateurs. :-) :-) :-)

@@staffanolofsson8201 you are all very welcome ❤️🫶

[@peterpontius9244]

I dare say only a few days together before the festival. Any advances on that?

[@brianhealey5286]

Audio engineers take a bow...perfect balance of sound for each instrument and the ensemble. Magnificent performance by all. Bass player exceptional.

[@liamnevilleviolist1809]

Audio engineers take en *extra* bow for getting rid of (or at least taking down the levels of) Ridout's "chainsaw" A-string.

[@staffanolofsson8201]

@@liamnevilleviolist1809 What? "Ridout's "chainsaw" A-string" ? Never heard it...🙃🙃

[@wric01]

It's called noise signature removal, be it mostly on mic. Or special strings , I doubt it went that far / extra micro editing.

[@roystewart4386]

Agree totally with you.

[@BruzeCruze]

You’re right-there’s something special about this video and it’s the clarity of the recording. From the moment I heard it I felt like I was in the room with the musicians. Such clarity!

[@saltydan5552]

I had goosebumps at the end.. this arrangement and audio quality is just unbelievable

[@staffanolofsson8201]

So nice when Hochrhein Musicfestival Productions tells us: "The double bass part was added spontaneously during rehearsal time at Olsberg by Uxia Martinez Botana herself :) ". I think it is good that musicians still have the freedom to experiment a bit with music, that it isn´t locked forever. In this case it turned out to be a success!

[@nashagerhardt9239]

I actually attended one of Uxia Martinez masterclasses in London and I saw how she can do on the spot a bass part out of a score. Apparently was one of the requisit to be Gidon's Kremer soloist in Kremerata. I was amazed of the amount of repertoire she knew ... must have been an amazing training. She is a Pro, quite some brains in there! And brutal instincs!

[@staffanolofsson8201]

@@nashagerhardt9239 Thank you for this memory. And yes, she is brilliant.

[@staffanolofsson8201]

This interpretation shows that it is possible to play this Sinfonia with only seven musicians. A wonderful rendition with wonderful musicians! Thank you all!

[@nashagerhardt9239]

I agree I think is possible to play this piece with 7 people. If you have those musicians! What a lineup

[@soubbotnik]

Agree as well. And the double bass version was a a very judicious joice.

[@sumeetsharma7256]

Just 5 strings make for so much power and melody....Astonishing

[@kennethrowley6752]

Absolutely brilliant! I hadn't heard or even thought of a 7-part arrangement of this gorgeous work. Well-filmed with great sound as well. Bravo

[@oldrichcepelka296]

Excellent! And the final smiles! Yes, one is prettiest when he's nearing the finish line. He already knows he's won.

[@scheepalicious]

I love the full blooded playing here. Everyone is in the ensemble is clearly star material.

[@ravoreidna4601]

Even, but perhaps too quick?

[@caroljones4348]

Are they playing the notes too quickly?

[@HenriBosch-oy3fz]

Everything from Sol Gabetta and her musical friends never fails to please me.They just set the standard for decades to come!

[@jackmiller881]

Wonderful to see these talented musicians showing their joy in playing Mozart

[@heribertzimmermann3490]

Einfach wunderbar. Ich kenne Mozarts Sinfonia Concertante bisher nur mit großem Orchester und 2 Solisten (Violine und Viola). Fantastisch, wie hier nur 7 Solisten mit viel Leidenschaft dieses Mozart-Werk kammermusikalisch präsentieren... Ich bin begeistert.... Mein besonderer Gruß geht an die Geigerin Veronika Eberle, die ich sehr verehre, und ihre Heimat Donauwörth (bin selber in Eichstätt, ca. 50 km von DON entfernt)...

[@chriscarson2547]

Such great players every one of them. They each had moments of sheer virtuosity as well as moments of pure beauty. So fun to watch their collaboration!

[@benedikuto_]

Great recording/arrangement!! The bass sound just soothes my ear. As an amateur double bassist myself, I feel like I've never produced such warm and smooth sound. Astounding Uxía is a pro!

[@klausdr.vornberger7718]

Das Beste, was ich seit langer Zeit an Musikalität erleben durfte, danke!

[@andreagriseri7656]

Amazing transcription! Never heard this masterwork played with such ensemble. Outstanding soloists!

[@user-or6ji5bz8b]

❤виолончель и первая скрипка это что то сверх преекрасное

[@mysticmouse7261]

The Andante is supernal Seraphic why it can be said our struggling existence is graced by the miracle called Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

[@willemdebruijn7321]

The Andante was absolutely spellbinding!

[@ludwigparraperez7801]

Genial! Excelentes músicos! Maravillosa interpretación de la sinfonía concertante de W.A.Mozart.

[@galinakrivulin6767]

Thoroughly enjoyed this fabulous rendition of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia concertante. Thank you.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This wonderful performance is Colossal All of Mozart’s music is comfortable to the ear and to the mind, and will quench and moisturize the dryness of the soul

[@arsnovazapata]

Maravillosa interpretación. Es genial la intervención del contrabajo (soy un amateur del instrumento), felicitaciones a todos(as) los(as) músicos porque logran esa atmósfera sonora tan propia del clasicismo, especialmente a Uxía, de quien soy un admirador.

[@hisashinakajima9236]

Wonderful! Musically so enjoyable. Thank you Mr. Joël Cormier, the sound engineer, for capturing this superb performance of the ensemble for us who could not attend the concert. The music energy is trying to go beyond the technical limit of the Opus encoding. I only hope someday in the near future KZbin will start including the original WAV file intact as it was uploaded.

[@nicolewilson4058]

A beautiful performance.

[@EspanaLady]

What a great performance - and also cudos to the technical team!

[@blchen1]

Bravo, bravo, bravo! The best rendition ever!

[@janfogt]

You guys are fantastic ... I love your performance, your presence, your sense of style, your wit, your musicianship ... BRAVI !!!

[@jingweiyu3568]

I’ve never seen such intensity of happiness from the musicians coming out of any stage, large or small

[@user-us2is7ge9f]

Inolvidable obra maestra llena de sorpresas.Contraste entre la hondura del andante y la ligereza del presto . Solo Mozart

[@lowe7471]

This is a great channel. Thank you for sharing these fantastic performances.

[@StephenBryen]

dynamics and timing -perfection and playing divine all around --a treasure

[@kwastormayt]

he adds so haunting layers to the main theme that it sounds inexplicably beautiful in the end

[@Fuliginosus]

I love this so much, I can never go back to a traditional arrangement.

[@user-ws8lj6qg4d]

Splendid performance, one can listen to this every day.

[@user-or6ji5bz8b]

❤ ансамбль восхитителен

[@cascanicoff5763]

Absolutely wonderful. Bravo

[@martinzubiriat]

Felicitaciones a estos músicos excepcionales por esta versión magnífica, llena de inteligencia y de brío desde la primera a la última nota. La bellísima Sinfonía Concertante es Mozart es una de esas obras que uno conoce de memoria y que, por haberla escuchado durante años, ya poco espacio deja para el asombro. Pero al oír esta interpretación extraordinaria, ya desde los primeros compases quedé deslumbrado y tuve la impresión de hallarme ante la Sinfonía Concertante casi por primera vez. Gracias por este magnífico e inesperado regalo. Y un saludo especial para una compatriota que nos llena de orgullo, Sol Gabetta, de este melómano de Mendoza.

[@EspanaLady]

I can only confirm your comment! Unbelievable performance. Unbelievable technical production. 5 Stars!

[@lindaschreiber5932]

Absolutely gorgeous!!

[@user-or6ji5bz8b]

❤участие в квинтете Габетты и Эберле придаёт ансамбль божественность

[@olgaolga7899]

Да, но все, пожалуй, хороши))

[@luigivitali5776]

Astonishing performance…what a talented and vibrant musicians. Bravi!

[@BradCherwin]

... damn. Absolutely gorgeous.

[@mariachiaraparachini5604]

Bravissimi !!!! Andante favoloso .....

[@tylertaylorcomposer]

Wow, absolutely stunning. Thank you for sharing this. Remarkable arrangement and extraordinary performing!

[@mathieuguillet4036]

Interesting setup choices, with the lead viola part bouncing between several musicians, mostly first cello. Beautiful performance! 🙏🏼

[@desperateastro]

that viola player! Up there with David Oistrakh playing Viola in that famous historical performance and with William Primrose when he played this piece with Heifetz

[@patriciaf1311]

Невероятно качественное исполнение🎉 удивительно! 🙏😍

[@user-yg5qd8lz7q]

Моцарт~ это Моцарт! Да ещё такое великолепное мастерское исполнение! Что тут скажешь? Восторг! Браво!

[@roystewart4386]

…and they’re performing it magnificently. Sounds just heavenly. They sure have style.

[@heribertzimmermann3490]

.. und ja, der Bass...🥰vor kurzem hat jemand hier geschrieben: The bass player is not from this world. She is amazing. Ja, das kann ich voll bestätigen... Der Bass... einfachh himmlisch, nicht von dieser Welt... soviel Leidenschaft, so viel Hingabe...

[@user-or6ji5bz8b]

❤изумительное мастерство и непревзойдённый талант каждого в квинтете❤браво

[@angelaquino3730]

Probably the greatest performance and recording in terms of quality and interpretation. Amazing

[@johnpaterson6112]

I am not usually a fan of Mozart works "for the weekend", but this is a stunning rendition. BRAVI!

[@felixrca]

Magnífico!!!👏👏

[@jean-pierrek.9819]

Extraordinaire, dès les premiers accords, on s'envole...

[@caonexpeguero9984]

BEST EVER!!! Period!

[@IrinaKrasko62]

Просто здорово! Свежо,темпераментно,очень ярко.Все музыкантывысочайшего класса! Спасибо! Получила удовольствие от этой живой струи музыки.

[@mrplh]

So wonderful

[@michaelbayev888]

Oceans of thanks to you, guys! Marvellous, simply marvellous. It's been on repeat for the second day.

[@waldircosta3233]

Maravilhoso gostei muito, deleitante...

[@peterburandt4586]

Excellent performance! As much played as it is pantomimed. 🙂

[@DavidLehrman-wr9hs]

What a lyrical yet breathtaking performance. A delight. I also enjoyed the assignment of lines to Gabetta I have not heard before. And the prospect of a charismatic, electrifying double bass player almost seems like an oxymoron. Could you conceive of a tuba player with charisma? But Uxia Martinez Botana shares your entire ensemble's spirit of youthful enthusiasm, and pizazz. I see Botessini Duo for Violin and bass are in Botana's repertoire. Is that possible, or some other Bottesini, perhaps the F# minor Concerto? Your entire group brings something so fresh to this much-loved piece. Please. More of the same. Chapeau bas!

[@stephenblock7792]

This is just magnificent - what playing and what joy!

[@DomingoAquines]

WONDERFUL BEAUTIFUL

[@kwastormayt]

22:17 reminds me of gansta paradise

[@franciscoespinozagamboa6490]

interesante y novedoso arreglo interpretado por un excelente grupo

[@richardshagam8608]

What an energenic performance! Interesting how the solo parts were divided up among the whole ensemble. I used to play this work with a violist friend in high school. If I had only known about this arrangement, we could have had fun with more of our friends.

[@user-or6ji5bz8b]

❤их слушать и смотреть абсолютное наслажденье даже при повторах❤

[@samuelfranco.musica]

Magnífico!

[@diegofernandezmolero3414]

Smirnov is so cute ❤

[@MrRafaelgeraets]

Bravo 👏 👏 👏

[@staffanolofsson8201]

PS Hochrhein Musikfestival Productions: In the heading you have forgotten Dmitry Smirnov, violin.

[@staffanolofsson8201]

Thank you for correcting this.

[@patriciacauret8472]

Ah vraiment magnifique et l’on voit que vous avez plaisir à jouer ensemble, bravo pour ce pur moment de partage ❤❤❤❤

[@contactleone2656]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@nvda2damoon]

Mozart oh Mozart!

[@kiyusu2140]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@anyangsik]

모차르트 심포니 좋습니다 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@coma1470]

b Bravoo~!!!

[@moein-lifestyle]

Excellent Performance 👍 22:16 , but i prefer the original performance : For solo violin, solo viola, two oboes, two horns, and strings .

[@user-gq7ir5wn2t]

처음. 들어. 봐요, 맑긴 한데요 , 깨끗하고 정겨운 데요 ? ❤

[@artarumian]

Փայլուն կատարում։

[@jimp4170]

That Mannheim crescendo in the first movement!

[@user-vz4fy8uw9y]

Моя любимая симфония в необьічном составе!

[@muxmastermann1561]

I got seasick watching the double bass player.

And could you stand up at the end? 😂

[@thomasvendetti3742]

Would the marvelous bass player give us a concert of the works of Serge Koussevitzky?

[@joaocarlosbahia9924]

Essa obra é uma brincadeira que o criador expôs ao seres humanos ; fazendo : a felicidade é sagrada .

[@TV-zx4qs]

k364를 이렇게 Bass를 풍성하게 들으니 너무 좋다. 코부즈에서 음반을 찾으니 없는데 이대로 그대로 음반 출시했음 한다~*

[@danglybit1]

unusual variation..but enjoyed it!

[@pierrelandy9755]

Who did the arrangement ?

[@a.dualdesaborit7209]

Listening, thanks for sharing! Who wrote this arrengement?

[@staffanolofsson8201]

I dont know. In wikipedia it says: "The piece is scored in three movements for solo violin, solo viola, two oboes, two horns, and strings, the last including a divided viola section, which accounts for the work's rich harmony". But I can see no oboe and no horn in this. So we have to wait for someone knowing about this arrengement.

[@hochrheinmusikfestival]

originally, the piece was written for solo violin, solo viola, two oboes, two horns, and strings. This version here is an anonymous arrangement from 1807 for Grande Sestetto (2 violins, 2 violas, 2 celli). The double bass part was added spontaneously during rehearsal time at Olsberg by Uxia Martinez Botana herself :). If you want to learn more about the pieces performed at the Solsberg Festival 2023; this is the link to the programmed brochure (in German): www.solsberg.ch/fileadmin/filesharing/image_new/PDF/299_0623011_Solsberg_Programmheft_2023_210x148_RZ_digital.pdf

[@davidzam33]

@@hochrheinmusikfestival Thanks for this. An absolute triump. Subbed. And to Uxia... I salute you. Great ensamble.

[@staffanolofsson8201]

@@davidzam33 Yes, the double bass contributes very much to this fine interpretation.

[@nashagerhardt9239]

I think only uxia martinez can give that quality of performance on bass

[@zevyzions]

Is the bass player just doubling the second cello part, just playing it one active lower? (Of course, they would have to be some adjustments for the notes that are below E.)

[@papagen00]

very nice. you don't often see a girl play double-bass.

[@aaronjorgefridman5662]

Una versión "insólita" y reducida de la muy conocida "sinfonía concertante" para violín y viola solistas más orquesta de Mozart. No se si esta version reducida es propia de Mozart o de estos excelentes músicos

[@yh2682]

아름답습니다

[@BruzeCruze]

For what ensemble was this originally written? Is this the same Sinfonia Concertante that orchestras often play with violin and viola soloists? Or is it an expanded string quartet?

[@besserschreiben9481]

Please also play: Sinfonia Convertante K.Anh.104/320e for Violin, Viola[,] and Cello (unfinished work, but great)! That one is played way too seldomly.

[@michaels7889]

Bravura playing and interesting arrangement, a new Mozart string septet, but it isn't the sinfonia concertante. Very enjoyable all the same, obviously for everyone.

[@OldTomato44]

Hermione is an excellent cello player, I see.

[@robertoschmidlin7318]

Porque os gênios morrem tão cedo?

[@francoxp64]

Nice interpretation, but I miss too much the oboes and the french horns, also having a Viola concertante instead of a Cello sounds better for me Anyways, really nice work