1771: Mozart: Symphony No. 14 in A major, K. 114, age 15 and 11 months

1771: Symphony No. 14 in A major, K. 114, age 15 and 11 months

Mozart finished this on December 30, 1771, when Mozart was fifteen years old, but very short before his birthday, so he was almost 16. At this point it is obvious that he was growing up musically.

Instrumentation:

  • two flutes,
  • two oboes (2nd movement only),
  • two horns and s
  • strings

Movements:

  • Allegro moderato, A major
  • Andante, D major
  • Menuetto — Trio, A major, (Trio in A minor)
  • Molto allegro, A major

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