Mozart's Contribution
For those who previously doubted Mozart's contribution to Christmas music, Deutsche Grammophon has a delightful surprise in store. The album presents an atmospheric collection of festive works, uniting Mozart's repertoire of sacred music, orchestral pieces, and solo compositions. Included are excerpts from the Coronation Mass, the Linz Symphony, the Third Violin Concerto, and Leopold Mozart's "Musical Sleigh Ride." The festive atmosphere is further enhanced by renowned performers such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz, Christoph Eschenbach, Gidon Kremer, and Barbara Bonney. Mozart's music exudes a unique festive radiance and is perfectly suited as a gift for family and friends. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky once described these works as "full of unattainable, godlike beauty."