Symphony, K. 95 (Mozart)
Symphony, K. 95 in C major, is a symphony composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1772. It is one of a set of symphonies (K. 95-97) written during his third Italian journey. The symphony is scored for 2 oboes, 2 horns, and strings.
It is typically structured in four movements:
- Allegro
- Andante in F major
- Menuetto and Trio
- Allegro
While not as frequently performed as some of Mozart's later symphonies, K. 95 is considered a noteworthy example of his early symphonic writing, displaying his developing mastery of form, orchestration, and melodic invention within the Classical style. It demonstrates characteristics of the Italian overture style adapted to symphonic form. The symphony's brevity and straightforward structure contrast with the more complex and dramatic works he would later compose.