Melbourne Recital Centre & the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM) Mostly Mozart – Mannheim to Paris
Mozart’s self-described best.
Musicians from the Australian National Academy of Music (ANAM), alongside director and ANAM horn alum Carla Blackwood, present a morning of music that unites winds and strings.
A 28-year-old Mozart considered the Quintet in E-flat one of his greatest works. This piece effortlessly balances wind timbres against piano in an ever changing sequence of melodic development. Written at the peak of his compositional powers, this ever-popular work, combining complexity with charming musical conversation, radiates with an alchemy that is distinctly Mozart.
The exploration of Mozart’s great works continues in his Quintet for Horn and Strings, which distinctly features just a single violin and cello, along with two violas. Breaking the traditional string quartet format, the addition of the two violas provides this stunning work with a blend of brightness and depth. This unique ensemble provides the perfect accompaniment to the star of the piece – the horn.
Receiving long overdue recognition, the 19th-century French composer Louise Farrenc’s Sextet for winds and piano in C Minor is sandwiched between the two Mozart masters. Overflowing with warmth and appealing melodies, Farrenc’s intimate 20-minute work is a perfect addition for a morning of music that will enliven the spirit.
Carla Blackwood director/horn (ANAM Alum, 2000); ANAM Musicians
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Quintet in E-flat, K.452
Louise Farrenc Sextet in C Minor, Op.40
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Quintet for Horn and Strings in E-flat, K.407
Morning Tea
Join us for a complimentary morning tea of coffee, tea, sweet treats and savoury delights from 10am in the ground floor foyer.
Wednesday 01 April 2026 – 11:00am
Duration: 1 hour (no interval). Please note, running times are approximate and subject to change.
Ticket Prices Standard $59 ($52 Concession); Student & Under 40s $49
A Transaction Fee between $4 and $8.50 applies to orders made online and by phone. Delivery Fees may also apply. A ticket limit of six is in place online to ensure fair ticket access for all. Want to bring a bigger party? Call our Box Office during business hours on (03) 9699 3333 to book.
2026 Mostly Mozart concert packages Book a three or four-concert package & save
Four-Concert Package Standard $177 $156 Concession)
Three-Concert Package Standard $141 ($123 Concession)