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Sinfonia Concertante in Eb, K. Anh. 9/K. 297b (Konzertantes Quartett): Full Orchestra, Solo Woodwind(s) with Ensemble, Solo Oboe

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Sinfonia Concertante in Eb, K. Anh. 9/K. 297b (Konzertantes Quartett): Full Orchestra, Solo Woodwind(s) with Ensemble, Solo Oboe

By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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In 1778, while in Paris, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) wrote to his father that he had written a Sinfonia Concertante for soli flute, oboe, horn, and bassoon with orchestra accompaniment, but that the work was replaced on the program by another at the last minute. Following this, Mozart supposedly left the score in Paris, and the sinfonia concertante was considered lost. Then, in 1869, Mozart biographer Otto Jahn discovered an anonymous manuscript copy in Berlin that Jahn deemed to be the lost Sinfonia Concertante, despite the solo instruments now being oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon. He was confident enough to pass the work to Ludwig Ritter von Köchel to be included in his Köchel catalog of Mozart works as K. 297b. And while the work was initially accepted as Mozart's, in part because the woodwind writing sounds so decidedly like Mozart's woodwind writing, the controversy of this work's origin had become a hotly debated topic starting in the early 20th century that continues until today. Regardless of its impenetrable mysteries, it retains wide appeal and remains a regular part of the concert repertoire for its heavenly woodwind sounds, melodiousness, and charm. Instrumentation: 0.2.0.0: 2.0.0.0: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Soli Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn in set.

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 8-89-270021-9
ISBN13: 979-8-89-270021-4
UPC: 659359806261
SKU: 36-A178048OB
Instrumentation: 0.2.0.0: 2.0.0.0: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set): Soli Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn in set

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About the Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was an Austrian composer whose output spanned symphonies, concertos, operas, chamber music, and sacred works. His mastery of instrumental color and formal architecture shaped the Classical era, and his technical fluency across all genres remains unmatched in music education and concert repertoire.

Mozart's writing for woodwinds set the standard that persists today. His understanding of how flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon blend and balance with strings and horns influenced every composer who followed, making his scores essential study for conductors learning orchestration.

Why we love this

The Sinfonia Concertante K. 297b survives its contested authorship through sheer musical vitality. The woodwind writing is so graceful and idiomatically perfect that orchestras return to it repeatedly, and solo woodwind players relish its technical and lyrical demands. Whether or not Mozart's pen wrote every note, the piece itself earns its place on every orchestra's shelf.

What to expect

Intimate and elegant, the Sinfonia Concertante unfolds like a conversation among four friends. The four woodwind voices weave in and out with natural grace, supported by warm string textures and unobtrusive horns that underscore rather than dominate.

Who it's for

Orchestras seeking a concertante work that showcases four principal woodwinds in balanced partnership rather than a single soloist. The piece works equally well for training orchestras developing their woodwind section or professional groups performing Classical chamber orchestra repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the four soloists carefully in tutti passages. The oboe carries the melodic line naturally, but the clarinet, horn, and bassoon need distinct voice leading so the orchestral texture doesn't muddy.
  • Allow the soloists room to shape phrases expressively without rushing. This music rewards gentle rubato and attention to singing tone across all four wind voices.
  • Conduct the string accompaniment with clarity in the solo passages. Steady, predictable ensemble support from the orchestra frees the soloists to breathe and phrase naturally.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a Classical-era concert or as part of a "Mozart and his contemporaries" pairing. It sits comfortably between a full symphony and a single-instrument concerto, making it ideal for showcasing ensemble work without requiring a named soloist.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing multiple solo lines within a full orchestra texture
  • Intonation and blend across the four woodwind voices
  • Accompanying technique for strings supporting soloists
  • Phrasing and breath control in extended lyrical passages
  • Awareness of Classical-era orchestration and voice leading

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