Composed for Mozart's friend Joseph Leutgeb, a renowned horn player, this concerto showcases the lyrical and technical possibilities of the natural horn, predating modern valve instruments.
Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 3 in E-flat major, K. 447, is part of a set of four concertos he wrote for natural horn. It showcases lyrical melodies and playful dialogue between the soloist and orchestra, typical of Mozart’s late Classical style.
Composed for natural horn virtuoso Joseph Leutgeb, this concerto demonstrates circular breathing techniques and hand-stopping methods required before the invention of valved horns.
Mozart's Horn Concerto No. 3 in E-flat major, K.447, showcases the composer's mastery of writing for the natural horn, featuring melodic lines that exploit the instrument's harmonic series capabilities.
Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 4, K. 495, showcases his playful relationship with hornist Joseph Leutgeb, featuring lively dialogues between the soloist and orchestra. The Rondo finale is particularly celebrated for its rhythmic vitality and melodic charm.
