Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat Major, K.364 for violin, viola, and piano (parts) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Edited by Carl Herrmann and Waldo Lyman, with pull-out cadenzas by Mozart and Joseph Hellmesberger, Sr. Published by International
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was one of the most prominent composers of the Classical period and is often considered one of the greatest composers of Western art music. A noted child prodigy, he excelled in all genres. His music is revered for its beauty, clarity, balance, and transparency, underpinned by sophisticated craftsmanship.
The sinfonia concertante genre combines the virtuosic display of a concerto with the unity and totality of a symphony. It was popular in the classical period, and Mozart experimented with it in several works, culminating in his masterpiece in the form: the Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat Major, K.364 (320d) for violin, viola, and orchestra. It is renowned for its invention and the conversational, musical camaraderie shared by the two soloists. Advanced level, Grade 5.
