Sinfonie No. 5. (Op. 7.). The Haffner Symphony. [KV 385]. [Full score]

  • Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel [PN 5243], 1875
By MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus 1756-1791
Leipzig: Breitkopf & Härtel [PN 5243], 1875. Octavo. Modern marbled boards with dark blue title label gilt to spine. 1f. (series title), 52 pp. Engraved.

With thematic incipits for each of the symphonies to series title with prices for each volume in Marks.

Originally scored for violins, viola, cello/bass, timpani, trumpets, horns, oboes, and bassoons; flutes and clarinets were added in ca. 1783.

Binding slightly worn, rubbed, and stained. Scattered minor soiling and browning; old paper repair to gutters of pp. 4 and 5; musicsellers' stamps and manuscript inventory number to foot of series title. Number 7 in the series of 12 symphonies published in full score by Breitkopf & Härtel, with music printed from plates of the first edition of 1832 (RISM M5522).

The Symphony No. 35 in D Major (the "Haffner") was composed in July 1782 to celebrate the ennoblement of Siegmund Haffner in Salzburg on 29 July.

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