Unmasking Mozart

The music of Mozart and Haydn has come to define the elegance and balance of the Classical era—but there’s more behind the mask. Haydn’s Overture to The Soul of the Philosopher, from his final opera, reveals the emotional depth and drama behind his melodic mastery. Mozart’s Linz Symphony, composed in just four days, bursts with energy, wit, and the irrepressible joy that defines his musical voice.
Fast forward to the 20th century: Igor Stravinsky, once the revolutionary firebrand of modern music, turns back to the Classical style with a wink. His Pulcinella Suite, drawn from a playful ballet based on commedia dell’arte, brings a fresh, virtuosic sparkle to Baroque and Classical forms. Featuring our IFS musicians as soloists in a lively chamber setting, Pulcinella brings the concert full circle—revealing the timeless vitality of music that still smiles from behind the mask.