Mozart: Concert-Rondo in E flat Major, K. 371: French Horn Part(s)
By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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A French Horn solo composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
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Series:
Kalmus Edition
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PK-0003544
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About the Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) composed across every major genre of his era and remains one of the most performed classical composers in concert halls worldwide. His instrumental works for solo brass instruments set the standard for the repertoire; his horn concertos and concert pieces continue to define what performers study and audiences expect to hear.
Why we love this
This rondo showcases Mozart's gift for writing idiomatically grateful music that sits perfectly in the horn's register while sounding effortless and elegant. The form itself rewards both soloist and audience: clear sections, memorable thematic material, and transparent orchestration that lets the horn sing without drowning in accompaniment.
What to expect
The piece unfolds with aristocratic confidence, alternating between warmly singing passages and more rhythmically active episodes that showcase agility without sacrificing grace. The rondo form creates a sense of return and stability even as Mozart shifts color and harmonic ground, making the journey feel both surprising and inevitable.
Who it's for
Advanced high school and college hornists preparing for festival performances, auditions, or recitals. This work also suits experienced amateur players seeking substantial solo repertoire that connects directly to the classical canon.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening thematic material with long, singing lines rather than punctuating each phrase; Mozart's rondos breathe through connection, not separation.
- Balance lyricism with technical clarity in the faster episodes; articulation should enhance the line, not interrupt it.
- Attend carefully to dynamics and the written articulations; they control the character shift between each return to the rondo theme.
- Consider the harmonic movement in E flat as your home base; it anchors phrasing even when the music modulates away.
How to use it
Feature this as a solo concerto work on a recital or festival program, where its classical proportions and clear architecture appeal to both listeners new to solo horn music and seasoned audiences. It pairs well with contemporary British or American horn works, offering historical perspective on the instrument's capabilities.
Skills your students will build
- Long-line phrasing and breath control across multi-measure phrases
- Intonation stability in the harmonic environment of E flat major
- Stylistic interpretation within classical form (rondo structure)
- Balancing lyrical singing tone with articulate passagework
- Dynamic contrast and color shifts across different sections