Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Dances & Orchestral Works (Giuseppe Bruno)

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Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• 20 Minuets, K. 103 (Version for Piano)
• 2 Minuets, K. 61g: No. 2 in C Major
• 16 Minuets, K. 176 (Version for Piano)
• Minuet in D Major, K. 94
• 4 Country Dances, K. 269b (Version for Piano)
• 8 Minuets, K. 315g
• Music for Ballet "Ascanio in Alba, K. 111" (Arr. for Piano)
• 6 German Dances, K. 509 (Arr. for Piano)

Giuseppe Bruno, piano

Date: 2026

Label: OnClassical

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Dance music was central to eighteenth-century Viennese social life, prompting Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to compose numerous minuets, contredanses, and German dances. Despite their functional courtly origins, these concise pieces showcase his trademark melodic brilliance, balance, and wit. The refined symmetry of the minuets contrasts with the rustic, energetic German dances and the rhythmically vibrant contredanses. Transcribed for the piano, these orchestral gestures are transformed into an intimate keyboard landscape. In this recording, pianist Giuseppe Bruno interprets these miniature forms with lightness and stylistic precision, illustrating how Mozart's creative genius elevated occasional music into timeless art.

Giuseppe Bruno is an accomplished pianist, composer, and conductor who graduated with honors before further honing his skills at IRCAM and under renowned mentors. Currently serving as the Director of the "Giacomo Puccini" Conservatoire in La Spezia, Bruno has established an international reputation as a brilliant soloist and chamber musician. He has conducted prestigious ensembles globally, including the Archi della Scala, and won prizes at major competitions like Rome and "Viotti." His extensive discography spans multiple major labels and radio networks, while his compositions and transcriptions are published and performed worldwide, reflecting his multifaceted expertise.