Mozart - Symphony No. 38, “Prague“ (1786)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (27 January 1756 – 5 December 1791), baptised as Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, was a prolific and influential composer of the classical era. According to Bartje Bartmans one of the greatest and brightest stars on the firmament. Symphony No. 38 in D major, K. 504 “Prague“ (1786) 1. Adagio - Allegro 2. Andante (13:43) 3. Finale: Presto (23:05) Czech Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Wolfgang Sawallisch due to a mishap with the 3rd movement I decided to replace that with the Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Karl Böhm. Although Mozart’s popularity among the Viennese waxed and waned, he was consistently popular among the Bohemians and had a devoted following in Prague. In spite of the fact that the Symphony No. 38 was first performed in Prague, it is not certain that it was actually written for Prague. Much of the confusion surrounds the chronology of its inception. It is clear that Mozart was invited to Prague on the strength of the reception of his opera