Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Quintet KV 407(386c)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Quintet in E-flat major K. 407 (386c) is a true gem of the chamber music repertoire. With its distinctive and evocative scoring for horn, violin, two violas, and bass/violoncello, the work unfolds an incomparably warm, rich sonority. The horn engages in a lively, virtuosic dialogue with the strings, captivating listeners with soulful cantabile lines in the slow movement and spirited brilliance in the finale.

This prestigious Urtext edition by Bärenreiter is based on the authoritative text of the New Mozart Edition, combining scholarly accuracy with practical performance needs. The carefully prepared set of parts offers optimal page turns and outstanding legibility. An indispensable masterpiece for every ambitious horn and string ensemble!