Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No. 1 in E-flat major, K.16, composed in 1764 when he was just eight years old during his family's European tour. This remarkable early work already shows his emerging mastery of classical form.
Composed during Mozart's childhood in London, this symphony reflects influences from J.C. Bach. Its second movement contains the "Do-Re-Fa-Mi" motif later featured in Symphony No. 41. Remarkably written when the composer was eight years old, it remains the earliest surviving symphony by Mozart, showcasing his prodigious talent during his family's European tour.
Composed when Mozart was only eight years old during his family's stay in London, this symphony reflects early classical influences, particularly from Johann Christian Bach. It remains historically significant as the earliest surviving orchestral work by one of Western music's greatest geniuses.
