About this edition
Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A major, K.622, stands as the supreme achievement in the clarinet repertoire and one of the composer's most beloved final works. Written in 1791, just months before his death, for the virtuoso clarinetist Anton Stadler, this concerto reveals Mozart at his most mature and lyrical, blending technical brilliance with profound emotional depth in a work that has captivated audiences for over two centuries.
This edition reproduces the authoritative score from Mozarts Werke, the monumental complete works edition published by Breitkopf & Härtel in Leipzig beginning in 1877. Edited by Ernst Rudorff—a distinguished pianist, composer, and scholar who studied with Clara Schumann—this 1881 publication from Serie XII represents one of the earliest critical editions of Mozart's concertos. The Breitkopf & Härtel Mozarts Werke series established the scholarly foundation for Mozart performance and study, making Rudorff's editorial work historically significant for understanding 19th-century Mozart interpretation and performance practice.
About this edition:
- Full orchestral score in 8.5" x 11" format
- High-quality reproduction of the 1881 Breitkopf & Härtel edition
- Edited by Ernst Rudorff with original plate number W.A.M. 622
- Published by Purple 4R Publishing
- Sourced from public domain historical materials
This edition makes available a historically important score that has shaped Mozart performance traditions for generations. Whether you're a conductor preparing this essential concerto, a scholar studying Mozart's late works, or a musician exploring the classical repertoire, this faithful reproduction provides access to a cornerstone of orchestral literature in a practical, affordable format.
