K. Anh.214 (45b) Symphony in B-Flat Major "No. 55",

The Symphony in B-flat major "No. 55", K. Anh. 214/45b, was probably written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in early 1768 in Salzburg. The symphony is scored for two oboes, two horns and strings. In contemporary orchestras, it was also usual to include bassoons and harpsichord if they were available in the orchestra to reinforce the bass line and act as the continuo. The duration is approximately 13 minutes.

 

VIDEO... W. A. Mozart - Symphony in B-Flat Major "No. 55", K. Anh.214 (45b): IV. Allegro Album: Mozart: The Symphonies Artist: Mozart (directed by Trevor Pinnock)