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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Serenade No. 4 (Mozart)

The Serenade No. 4 in D major, K. 203/189b was written in August 1774 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart for ceremonies at the University of Salzburg. It is nicknamed Colloredo after Mozart's patron, Count

Structure#

The serenade is scored for two oboes (doubling flutes), bassoon, two horns, two trumpets and strings. There are eight movements: The March in D, K. 237/189c, was used as an introduction or exit for this work. Music from this composition, and from “Il mio tesoro”, is used in Kind Hearts and Coronets (1949).

  • “Work details, sound files”, Köchel-Verzeichnis, International Mozarteum Foundation
  • , Collegium Aureum, conducted by
Composer
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart