Serenades & Divertimentos

Director Alexander Janiczek proves the perfect choice to direct the music of his fellow Austrian as he delivers a superb performance in this, his second, recording with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

Originally released in 2007, 'Mozart: Serenades' has been re-issued as part of Linn's ECHO series which offers a second chance to enjoy the best of the label's award-winning catalogue.

A disc of wonderfully atmospheric music impressively and thoughtfully interpreted by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, this fine example of Mozart's music embraces each work and delivers an original and unique recording.

K.185 also known as the Andretter Serenade is notable for being the first Serenade to include a solo violin, played here by director Alexander Janiczek.

The Divertimento, or Concerto, K.113 is significant as the first time Mozart had written for the clarinet, an instrument that was to become highly significant in future compositions  The SCO's previous Mozart recordings have been critically acclaimed; 'Mozart Wind Concertos' consistently received four and five star reviews and BBC Music Magazine named "Mozart Requiem" a 'Benchmark Recording' in January 2007 whilst 'Mozart Symphonies 38-41' won BBC 'Disc of the Year' in 2010.

Having previously led the orchestra Alexander Janiczek has recorded five albums as director and soloist in partnership with the SCO; four superb recordings of Mozart and 'Weber: Wind Concertos', which was named 'Recording of the Month' by MusicWeb International.

2014 is the Scottish Chamber Orchestra's fortieth anniversary year; the orchestra has a large UK-based fan base following performances throughout Scotland and regular appearances at the Edinburgh, St Magnus and Aldeburgh Festivals, the BBC Proms and on BBC Radio 3.