CCXXXV. MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus: Symphony #28 in C Major, K. 200

CCXXXV. MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791)

Symphony #28 in C Major, K. 200 (1773-74)
1. Allegro spiritoso
2. Andante
3. Menuet -- Trio
4. Presto
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
Francois Leleux, cond.
(21:18)

Seventeen- or eighteen-year-old Wolfgang was nearing the end of his turbulent tenure in Salzburg in the employ of the Archbishop. Despite his upstart attitude and his nonchalance concerning regular gainful employment, he kept popping out marvelous music in the symphonic genre -- as well as many sonatas, string quartets, masses, serenades, and even a few minor operas.

This symphony doesn't quite reach the divine heights of the later ones, but is nevertheless an example of the boy genius reaching for the heavens:

1. Allegro spiritoso

2. Andante

3. Menuet -- Trio

4. Presto