Palace Concert Featuring Works by Mozart and Gershwin

This evening, Ensemble 1756 combines works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with George Gershwin’s 'Rhapsody in Blue.' The program includes Mozart’s 'Salzburg Symphony' in D major KV 136, the Piano Quartet in G minor KV 478, and the Serenade in G major KV 525 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik.' Gershwin’s work represents the bridge between classical tradition and jazz-inspired modernity.

Ensemble 1756, founded in Salzburg, brings together musicians trained at the Mozarteum, blending stylistic precision with vibrant chamber music. The evening takes place in one of Salzburg’s most beautiful Baroque concert halls, which once also served as a performance venue for the Mozart family. As soloist on the piano, Minka Popovic shapes the musical dialogue between the eras with great expressiveness.

While Mozart’s compositions are characterized by formal elegance and emotional depth, Gershwin’s 'Rhapsody in Blue' unites rhythmic energy with orchestral color—a contrast that makes the evening a special listening experience.