About this edition
Mozart's Symphony No. 32 in G major, K.318, composed in Salzburg in April 1779, is a remarkable single-movement work cast in the Italian overture tradition, with its characteristic fast–slow–fast structure compressed into roughly eight minutes of brilliantly concentrated music. Scored for an unusually rich wind complement including four horns, two oboes, two bassoons, two trumpets, and timpani alongside strings, this "overture-symphony" reflects Mozart's growing fascination with operatic gesture and may have been intended for theatrical use — indeed, it later served as the overture to a German adaptation of Francesco Bianchi's La villanella rapita. Its bold opening fanfare, lyrical Andante middle section, and exhilarating return to the opening material make it one of the most distinctive symphonies of his Salzburg years.
This score is reproduced from the celebrated Mozarts Werke, the first complete critical edition of Mozart's music, published by Breitkopf & Härtel of Leipzig between 1877 and 1883. The symphony appears in Serie VIII (Symphonien), Band 2, No. 32, pages 1–16 (197–212), bearing plate number W.A.M. 318, in the 1880 issue. Edited by a distinguished panel of scholars under the auspices of the Mozart-Gesellschaft, this edition established the textual foundation for Mozart performance and scholarship for nearly a century, and remains a touchstone reference for conductors and researchers studying the composer's symphonic output.
About this edition:
- Full orchestral score (conductor's score)
- Reproduced from the 1880 Breitkopf & Härtel Mozarts Werke edition
- Page size: 8.5 x 11 inches
- Sourced from a public domain historical edition
- Published by Purple 4R Publishing
This volume reproduces a historical edition that has entered the public domain, making this beloved Mozart symphony readily available to conductors, orchestral musicians, students, and scholars. We're delighted to help keep these foundational scores in active circulation, where they belong — on music stands and study desks around the world.
