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Symphony No. 16 in C, K. 128: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score & Parts

$90.00 USD

Symphony No. 16 in C, K. 128: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Symphony No. 16 in C, K. 128: Full Orchestra, Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-A323602
Price: 90.00 USD
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By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Symphony No. 16 in C Major, K. 128 was composed when Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was 16 years old. It was the first of three written in May 1772 while he stayed in Salzburg. The first movement is in sonata form. The second movement is for strings alone. The winds are added back in for the third and last movement in a cheerful rondo form. Instrumentation: 0.2.0.0: 2.0.0.0: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set).

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

UPC: 659359740206

SKU: 36-A323602

Instrumentation: 0.2.0.0: 2.0.0.0: Str (4-4-3-3-3 in set)

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About the Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was an Austrian composer whose output spanned every major genre of his time. Born in Salzburg, he began composing as a child and produced his first symphonies while still a teenager, demonstrating the harmonic sophistication and melodic invention that would define his mature works.

Mozart's early symphonies, including K. 128, reveal a composer already mastering the Classical symphony's structural demands while maintaining an accessible, elegant voice. His works remain central to the symphonic repertoire and offer orchestras of all levels both technical instruction and genuine musical satisfaction.

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Why we love this

This is Mozart at his most transparent. The orchestration is lean and purposeful, with only oboes and horns coloring the strings, making it ideal for conductors working on clear ensemble balance and phrase shaping. The three-movement structure fits neatly into concert programs, and the writing sits comfortably in the hands of developing orchestral musicians without sacrificing musical substance.

What to expect

Refined and purposeful. The first movement unfolds with Classical restraint, presenting and developing its themes without floral excess. The second movement's intimacy, stripped of winds, creates a moment of genuine introspection before the finale's good-natured charm returns.

Who it's for

Orchestras seeking a solidly crafted Classical symphony that develops musicianship without excessive technical demand. Conductors appreciate K. 128 for its clear formal design and the specific challenges it poses: maintaining independence in the string-only second movement and balancing transparent orchestration throughout.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the opening theme with gentle dynamic contours rather than machine-like regularity. Mozart's melodies breathe, and slight give-and-take within the basic tempo creates elegance.
In the second movement (strings alone), focus on achieving a unified bow stroke across all sections. Intonation challenges multiply without wind anchor points, so rehearse string chords with particular attention to tuning.
Allow the rondo finale its natural buoyancy. The cheerful character calls for light articulation and rhythmic precision, particularly in the repeated material that gives the form its shape.

How to use it

Pair this with a contemporary work to highlight how dramatically orchestration and dramatic scope shifted even within the Classical era. Its compact three-movement design makes it a natural fit as a concert opener or a bridge between more substantial symphonic works.