Salzburg Symphonies
"The Salzburg Symphonies" are a series of divertimentos, K. 136-138 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Mozart wrote many divertimentos, and these are probably the most famous. The first one is in D major, second in B-flat major and the final in F major. They are not symphonic compositions, despite their popular name. They are all set in three movements, the traditional fast-slow-fast structure. The first in D major is one of Mozart's most popular compositions, being used in many television shows and films.
History[edit]
All three divertimentos were composed in 1772, when Mozart was still living with his family in Salzburg as the honorary kapellmeister of the court of Archbishop Colloredo. They are written for string quartet: two violins, viola and cello, but are often played with a full-sized string orchestra.
Structure[edit]
3 Divertimentos, K. 136-138
Divertimento No. 1 in D major, K. 136 "Salzburg Symphony No. 1" I. Allegro II. Andante III. Presto
Divertimento No. 2 in B-flat major, K. 137 "Salzburg Symphony No. 2" I. Andante II. Allegro di Molto III. Allegro assai
Divertimento No. 3 in F major "Salzburg Symphony No. 3" I. Allegro II. Andante III. Presto
References[edit]
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- ↑ folwell, michelle. "Mozart, Salzburg Symphony Review". Grammaphone Reviews. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
- ↑ folwell, michelle. "About MOZART's Divertimento". redlandssymphony.com.
