Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quartet No.23 in F major, K.590 (1790)
with LLEWELLYN SANCHEZ-WERNER, host
Midway through our Mozart in the Morning series, we turn to one of the most intimate and illuminating forms in the Classical repertoire: the string quartet. Written in the final year of Mozart’s life, the F Major Quartet, K. 590, the last of the so-called “Prussian Quartets,” is a work of clarity and subtle mastery. Dedicated to King Friedrich Wilhelm II, who was also a cellist, the piece balances elegance with daring. In the hands of the dynamic Balourdet Quartet, this music speaks with both refinement and warmth. Through live performance and guided commentary, this session offers a glimpse into the ideals of the Enlightenment, where reason, balance, and expressive freedom coexist in harmony. Join us as we dive deeper into the sounds and stories that shaped Mozart’s music and explore the art of conversation in music.