Symphony No. 36, 'Linz,' is notable for being the first of Mozart's symphonies to begin with a slow introduction, likely influenced by Haydn.
Composition History
Mozart composed Symphony No. 35, 'Haffner,' as a serenade for the ennoblement of Siegmund Haffner the younger, a friend's son, in July 1782.
Composition History
Mozart composed Symphony No. 36, 'Linz,' in just four days in October 1783 for a public concert during a stop in Linz.
Composer Biography
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart transitioned from being employed by Archbishop Hieronymus Colloredo in Salzburg to a freelance life in Vienna in 1781.
Compositional Technique
Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 3 shows a significant evolution, giving the soloist a more diverse role and making the orchestra more than a mere accompaniment.
Composition History
Mozart's five violin concertos, dated 1775 (with the first from 1773), were likely intended for his own use rather than for his employer, Archbishop Colloredo.
Composition History
The 'Haffner' Serenade was later reworked into a symphony by Mozart in February 1783 for Lenten concerts in Vienna, with additions of flutes and clarinets.
