Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Major, K.207 for violin and piano by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Edited by Aaron Rosand, with cadenzas by Joseph Joachim. Published by International
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was one of the most prominent composers of the Classical period and is often considered one of the greatest composers of Western art music. A noted child prodigy, he excelled in all genres. His music is revered for its beauty, clarity, balance, and transparency, underpinned by sophisticated craftsmanship.
Mozart wrote all of his violin concertos as a teenager, possibly for himself to perform as the concertmaster of the Salzburg court orchestra. Though they are not as deep or complex as his later works, they are charming and gratifying for the player and popular with audiences, emphasizing beauty and expression over virtuosity. They have become integral to every violinist's development as a student and professional. His first entry in the genre, the Violin Concerto No. 1 in B-flat Major, K.207, shows an early disregard for the popularity of minuets and rondos, writing each movement in a perfectly balanced sonata form (he would go on to include these forms in later concertos). This 2014 edition edited by Aaron Rosand corrects errors found in older publications. Intermediate-advanced level, Grade 4.
