Mozart on Tour - Episode 1, 2 & 3

The 13-part Mozart on Tour series chronicles the journey of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart across Europe. This broadcast features the first three episodes of this series, taking us to London, Mantua, and Bologna. In the first episode, Vladimir Ashkenazy performs as both soloist and conductor in Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 12, KV 414, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. The second episode features soloist Heidrun Holtmann as she performs Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 1, KV 37, and Piano Concerto No. 4, KV 41. Holtmann is accompanied by the Orchestra della Radiotelevisione della Svizzera, led by Marc Andreae. In the third episode, Andreae and his orchestra return for a performance of Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 5, KV 175, featuring Malcolm Frager as the soloist. (168 min)