“Richard Bales, in the current Mozart Festival at the National Gallery, has achieved a fine balance between familiar and unfamiliar works… Last night’s program… presented a divertimento, a moderately well known symphony (Linz), and the favorite, if not the finest, of all the piano concertos. Ann Schein was given an ovation for her performance… she was impeccably prepared and played with great spirit and a fine sense of ensemble. Her cadenzas were brilliant… Richard Bales and the orchestra gave excellent support… the East Garden Court was crowded to the maximum.”
Mozart Concerto in d minor, K. 466
Mozart Festival, National Gallery of Art, National Gallery Orchestra, Richard Bales, conductor