Der Junge Mozart. Cassation G-Dur KV 63 - Serenade D-Dur KV 100 - Divertimento Es-Dur KV 113

Released under the Columbia label, this recording features the Camerata Academica Salzburg under the direction of Bernhard Paumgartner. The collection highlights early works composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart between 1769 and 1771, reflecting his formative years during his travels through Italy and Austria. These pieces, including the Cassation in G major, illustrate the youthful sophistication and burgeoning brilliance that characterized Mozart’s early compositions as he transitioned from a child prodigy to a mature artist.

Bernhard Paumgartner, a musicologist and central figure in the Salzburg Mozart tradition, was instrumental in championing these specific early works. His approach to the ensemble sought to honor the clarity and balance of the mid-18th-century style, emphasizing historical accuracy in the interpretation of these orchestral divertimenti and serenades. The record is noted by collectors for its academic rigor and its commitment to preserving the authentic spirit of Salzburg’s musical heritage.