Program Notes
Symphony
Two of Mozart’s symphonies from the period 1773-74 have become concert standards: the ‘little’ G minor, No. 25 (which played under the titles of Amadeus the film) and No. 29 in A. They have distinctive features which make them memorable, but this particular symphony, No. 30, doesn’t seem to have emerged from the ruck into the standard concert repertoire. Perhaps Mozart needs some help in this case...