ACO Up Close: Freiburg Baroque Orchestra Celebrating Mozart

The Freiburg Baroque Orchestra is widely considered one of the leading period instrument ensembles in the world. We are thrilled to present them in two concerts in their ACO On The Pier debut, directed by their musical director Gottfried von der Gotz and featuring ACO friend and collaborator, pianist Kristian Bezuidenhout, and historical clarinet virtuoso Lorenzo Coppola.

This is a unique opportunity to see the acclaimed orchestra in the intimate acoustic of The Neilson, performing two programs that celebrate the pure genius and timeless appeal of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Fri 28 Mar, 2pm & 7pm
The Neilson, ACO On The Pier
Two-concert packages from $149
Single tickets from $99 | $35 for U35s

Single Tickets

Two-concert Package

Concert 1: Mozart’s 40th Symphony
Fri 28 Mar, 2pm

Mozart wrote his “Jeunehomme” Piano Concerto when he was just 21 years old and it’s widely considered his first, unequivocal masterpiece. The daring Fifth Violin Concerto, performed by Freiburg Baroque Orchestra’s musical director of thirty years, Gottfried von der Gotz, is testimony to Mozart’s intimate understanding of the instrument and its dramatic and lyrical potential. The concert culminates in Mozart’s great 40th Symphony, a popular masterpiece of incredible drama and passion.

Program

JOHANN CHRISTIAN BACH Symphony in G minor, Op.6, No.6
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Piano Concerto No.9 in E-flat major, K.271 “Jeunehomme”
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Violin Concerto No.5 in A major, K.219 “Turkish”
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Symphony No.40 in G minor, K.550

Artists

Freiburg Baroque Orchestra
Gottfried von der Goltz director and violin
Kristian Bezuidenhout fortepiano

Concert 2: The Clarinet Concerto and Piano Concerto No.23
Fri 28 Mar, 7pm

Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto is beloved by audiences and arguably one of the greatest clarinet works ever written. Composed only a few weeks before Mozart’s death, this is music of sublime beauty and depth. Made famous by its use in the film Out of Africa, audiences will hear it anew performed by Lorenzo Coppola on historical clarinet. The program concludes with Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.23, composed in the same year The Marriage of Figaro premiered. Overflowing with lyrical charm and unforgettable melodies, this joyful masterpiece will be brought to life by the ACO’s longtime friend, Kristian Bezuidenhout.

Program

JOHANN CHRISTIAN BACH Symphony in G major, Op.6, No.1
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Clarinet Concerto in A major, K.622
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Symphony No.29 in A major K.201
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART Piano Concerto No.23 in A major, K.488

Artists

Freiburg Baroque Orchestra
Gottfried von der Goltz director and violin
Lorenzo Coppola clarinet
Kristian Bezuidenhout fortepiano