Mozart, Justus Frantz, Raphael Oleg, Orchester Der Ludwigsburger Festspiele, Wolfgang Gönnenwein – Mozart Aus Dem Ludwigsburger Schloß II

Mozart – Aus Dem Ludwigsburger Schloß II

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performed by Justus Frantz (piano), Raphael Oleg (violin), with the Orchester der Ludwigsburger Festspiele conducted by Wolfgang Gönnenwein

Recorded in the elegant acoustics of Ludwigsburg Palace, this release captures Mozart’s concertos in a setting that feels both historically resonant and musically immediate. The performances are marked by clarity, balance, and a distinctly live energy - highlighting the conversational brilliance between soloists and orchestra that defines Mozart’s writing at its peak.

Justus Frantz brings a bold yet refined touch to the C minor Piano Concerto KV 491, one of Mozart’s most dramatic and emotionally complex works. Across its three movements, the piece unfolds with operatic intensity, lyrical restraint, and a powerful sense of inevitability.

The Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major KV 219, performed by Raphael Oleg, offers a contrasting world of elegance and playfulness. From the bright opening “Allegro Aperto” through the deeply expressive “Adagio” and the famous “Turkish” Rondeau finale, the performance captures both refinement and theatrical charm.

A beautifully recorded live document, this album showcases Mozart’s genius in full dialogue with performers deeply attuned to its nuance and spirit.

Tracklist:

Konzert für Klavier und Orchester in C minor, KV 491
Piano: Justus Frantz (30:49)

1. Allegro – 13:40
2. Larghetto – 7:47
3. Allegretto – 8:45

Konzert für Violine und Orchester No. 5 in A major, KV 219
Violin: Raphael Oleg (29:41)
4. Allegro aperto – 9:28
5. Adagio – 11:36
6. Rondeau (Tempo di Menuetto – Allegro) – 8:30