Mozart’s “Paris” Symphony: French Connections

Christopher Confessore, Conductor
James Sullivan, Oboe

ROSSINI: Overture to La Cambiale de Matrimonio
FRANÇAIX: L’Horloge de Flore for oboe and orchestra
PURCELL / ED. BRITTEN: Chacony in G minor, Z.730
MOZART: Symphony No.31 in D major, K.297 (300a) (Paris)

Mozart utilized the clarinet for the first time in his festive 31st symphony, which has thrilled audiences since it premiered in Paris. ASO Principal Oboist James Sullivan joins us for a concerto by Jean Francaix where each movement represents a flower.