Henle Verlag Mozart W.a. - Hornquintett ES-dur KV 407 (386C) - Score
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Summary of This Score
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Quintet for Horn in E-flat Major K. 407 (386c)
This quintet owes much to the friendship between Mozart and the horn player Ignaz Leutgeb: the horn part, literally conceived "tailor-made," combines melodic elegance, projection, and agility, while remaining perfectly integrated into the chamber music discourse. The writing highlights the breathing of phrasing, the line development, and dialogues, making it a particularly formative score for classical style, intonation, and balance work.
The accompaniment differs from a traditional string quartet scheme: instead of two violins, Mozart chooses two violas. This choice thickens the middle register, strengthens harmonic roundness, and serves the dark and warm color of the horn, giving the ensemble an immediately recognizable sound. For ensembles, it is an excellent basis for working on timbre blending, dynamics, and unified articulation.
On the editorial level, with the autograph lost, this edition is established from the first edition. The critical apparatus also offers a detailed analysis of secondary sources, allowing a better understanding of some of Mozart's intentions. An ideal score for horn players and chamber musicians seeking a rigorous edition, suitable for rehearsal work as well as performance.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Composer | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Instrumentation | Horn and string quartet (violin, two violas, cello) |
| Edition | Norbert Müllemann, Henrik Wiese | Genre | Classical score, chamber music |
Questions frequently asked
What is the instrumentation of Mozart's Horn Quintet K. 407?
The work combines a horn, a violin, two violas, and a cello. The presence of two violas substitutes the usual second violin in a string quintet.
Does this edition contain the Horn Quintet in E-flat Major KV 407 (386c)?
The score is dedicated to Mozart's Horn Quintet in E-flat Major K. 407 (386c).
Why did Mozart use two violas in this quintet?
The ensemble with two violas enriches the mid-range register and supports the horn's timbre. The sonic balance thus relies on dialogues between the horn and the strings, with particular attention to the blend of colors.
On which sources is the Henle edition of K. 407 based?
The edition is established from the first edition, as the autograph of the work has disappeared. A critical apparatus also analyzes secondary sources. The editorial work is signed by Norbert Müllemann and Henrik Wiese.
Is the Quintet for Horn KV 407 suitable for classical chamber music performance?
The writing concretely engages phrasing, intonation, dynamics, and joint articulation within an ensemble of five musicians.
