MOZART

Chelsea Hollow

This program celebrates the brilliance and emotional range of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose music continues to inspire with its elegance, depth, and exuberant spirit.

We begin with Soprano Chelsea Hollow in Exsultate, Jubilate, K. 165, composed in 1773 when Mozart was just 17. This motet, written for a castrato soloist in Milan, sparkles with youthful exuberance and operatic brilliance. Its final movement, the jubilant “Alleluia,” has become one of Mozart’s most beloved vocal works.

Baritone Julio Ferrari joins the ensemble for Per questa bella mano, K. 612, a rare and virtuosic concert aria written in 1791. Scored for bass voice and an equally dazzling solo double bass, this aria is both a romantic serenade and a showcase of Mozart’s playful inventiveness. The ornate writing highlights the voice’s expressive richness and the unexpected lyricism of the double bass.

 Laut verkünde unsre Freude, K. 623, a brief yet radiant piece composed for the dedication of a Masonic lodge in 1791. Its noble fanfare and choral proclamations reflect Mozart’s deep connection to Enlightenment ideals and the ceremonial grandeur of the Masonic tradition.

The evening concludes with Mozart’s final symphony, Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551—nicknamed “Jupiter.” Completed in 1788, this monumental work combines grandeur, complexity, and a triumphant spirit. Its finale, a masterclass in counterpoint, weaves together five distinct themes in an exuberant celebration of musical intellect and joy, affirming Mozart’s status as a master of symphonic form.

September 20, 2025 | 7:30 PM

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, San Francisco

Exsultate, Jubilate, K. 165

Chelsea Hollow, soprano

Per questa bella mano, K. 612

Julio Ferrari, baritone

Daniel Turkos, obligato double bass

Laut verkünde unsre Freude, K.623

Shiddharth Chand, tenor

Toan Thanh Nguyen, tenor

Daniel Brakefield, bass

Members of the Zephyr Chorus

Symphony No. 41 in C Major “Jupiter”, K. 551