1773: Mozart: Symphony No. 22 in C major K. 162, age 17

Mozart: Symphony No. 22 in C major K. 162, age17

This was composed in Salzburg and dated April 29, 1773, so Mozart was not only 17 but still a fairly young 17. It is surprisingly short, and I like this symphony. My impression remains that at around age 17 Mozart’s style began to mature in a way that makes his compositions from this period very interesting.

Instrumentation:

  • two oboes
  • two horns
  • two trumpets
  • strings

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