About this edition
Mozart's Don Giovanni, K.527, stands as one of the supreme achievements in operatic literature, masterfully balancing comedy and tragedy in its portrayal of the legendary libertine's downfall. This "dramma giocoso" showcases Mozart's genius for psychological depth and musical characterization, from the chilling opening scene to the supernatural finale that sends the unrepentant Don to his doom. The score reveals Mozart's mature orchestral writing at its finest, with each instrument contributing to the work's dramatic intensity and emotional complexity.
This edition reproduces the authoritative score published by Breitkopf & Härtel in Leipzig in 1880 as part of the comprehensive Mozarts Werke series. Edited by the distinguished musicians Julius Rietz and Franz Wüllner, this publication represents 19th-century German scholarship at its most rigorous, based on careful study of Mozart's manuscripts and early sources. Rietz, who served as conductor of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, and Wüllner, a prominent conductor and composer, brought both scholarly precision and practical musical experience to their editorial work, making this edition a cornerstone of Mozart performance tradition.
About this edition:
- Full orchestral score in clear, readable format
- Standard 8.5 x 11 inch page size for easy use at music stands
- High-quality reproduction of the historic Breitkopf & Härtel edition
- Published by Purple 4R Publishing
- Reproduced from public domain sources
This edition makes Mozart's operatic masterpiece readily accessible to conductors, musicians, and students. As a faithful reproduction of an important historical score now in the public domain, it provides an affordable way to study and perform one of the greatest works in the classical repertoire.
