Gran Partita K361

Description

Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, Flute 4, Flute 5, Alto Flute, Bass Flute, Bass Flute, Contrabass Flute — The first movement of Mozart’s Gran Partita K361, opens with a slow introduction, but the rhythmic complexities of the score create a sense of anticipation of the following Allegro. This was originally scored for 13 wind instruments, and the suitably contrasting timbres of the flute choir, provide an exciting alternative to the original.