Carl Friedrich Zelter:
Concerto in E-flat major for Viola and Orchestra

Carl Friedrich Abel:
Symphony in C major, Op. 14 No. 1 (WK 25)*
Symphony in E-flat major, Op. 14 No. 2 (WK 26)*

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart:
Susanna’s Aria “Deh vieni, non tardar” from 'Le Nozze di Figaro'

Johann Friedrich Reichardt:
Symphony in G major*

Stephen Storace:
Aria “Domestic peace” from 'The Siege of Belgrade'*

Giovanni Paisiello:
Aria “Nel cor piu non mi sento” from 'La Molinara'

* - world premiere recording

A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH A RADIANT AGE

Featuring works by Abel, Reichardt, Zelter, Storace, Mozart and Paisiello, this album follows the musical “jet set” of the 18th century as they “do” the splendid cosmopolitan cultural epicentres of the time, including London, Paris, Berlin, Vienna and St Petersburg. Exploring the intertwining stories of these leading lights as they criss-cross the European Continent, the album watches the sparks fly as they inspire each other in this period abuzz with creative fervour, international cultural exchange and mind-blowing talent. With several world-premiere recordings of new discoveries (Abel, Reichardt, Storace) alongside some well-loved classics, this journey features music which abounds in enlightened positivity, radiance, inventiveness, energy and inspiration.

This outstanding programme is presented by conductor/violist Simon Murphy and his New Dutch Academy, with soprano Gudrun Sidonie Otto providing the vocal contributions. JET SET! is the seventh PENTATONE release of Murphy and his ensemble, after having presented albums performing the works of Corelli, Stamitz, Richter, Schmitt, Zappa, Bach, Handel, Telemann, Vivaldi and Van Wassenaer.

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This album was recorded at the Gothic Hall of the Council of State, The Hague,

the Netherlands, in May 2017. Pitch A = 430 Hz. Harpsichord Temperament Bach. The New Dutch Academy plays on authentic instruments.