Mozart: Symphony No. 35 ‘Haffner’ | Jason TrammLong Island Concert Orchestra)

Jason C. Tramm, Conductor
Long Island Concert Orchestra

Recorded on Nov. 4, 2022
Broadway Presbyterian Church (Manhattan)

New York Concert Review:

The evening concluded after intermission with Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 in D major, K. 385 “Haffner.” This masterpiece must be considered one of the finest of Mozart’s 41 symphonies, and Maestro Tramm’s reading served it well. It reminded me of my last hearing of him conducting a Mozart symphony, in that he let the music speak without resorting to any needless “originality.” His an intelligent, respectful approach—after all, Mozart needs no one’s “help.” It proved to be one of the most enjoyable twenty minutes of music that this often jaded listener has experienced in a very long time. At one point, a violist broke into a huge grin as he was playing, which really touched me, as this exemplified what music should be, pure joy.

The opening Allegro con spirito was ebullient, with the “fire” that Mozart indicated. The woodwinds were the stars of the lovely Andante. The clever Menuetto was a musical tug-o-war between the tonic and dominant. The scintillating Presto brought the audience to their feet in an extended standing ovation. Bravo!

Credit:
Jason Tramm – www.youtube.com/@JasonTramm