Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus. (1756–1791): "Antretter" Serenade, K.185. - Autograph Musical Manuscript
Autograph manuscript of part of the Serenade in D major for orchestra ("Antretter"), K.185 (167a) the working manuscript of part of the third movement "Allegro" (modern measure numbers 37-54), scored for Solo violin, lst violin, 2nd violin, and viola, executed in brown ink on a single 8-stave system per page, containing a few corrections and alterations. 2 pages, small oblong 4to, (6.37 x 8.5 in.; 162 x 216 mm.) on 10-stave "Klein Querformat" paper. Pagination number "55" and measure numbers in pencil, both possibly in the hand of Leopold Mozart [probably Salzburg, 1773]; in pristine condition. A magnificent leaf from one of Mozart's most attractive Salzburg works, the Serenade in D For Orchestra. K.185. Neither the exact date of composition of the splendid seven-movement serenade K.185 nor the purpose for which it was written, has not been established beyond doubt, it is generally assumed that the work was intended as a summer Finalmusik for the graduation from Salzburg University o