W. A. Mozart - Kv 61b (65a) - 7 Minuets For Orchestra -

: Historically informed performance research suggests these minuets were intended to be played with more rhythmic vitality than the "stately" tempo often heard in modern recordings.

: Each movement typically features a brief A section and a slightly more "dramatic" B section that may include local shifts to minor keys or subtle modulations. Recommended Resources and Performances W. A. Mozart - KV 61b (65a) - 7 Minuets for orchestra

The , represent Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's first set of dance music, composed in Salzburg and dated January 26, 1769 . Though often performed by orchestra, these pieces were originally scored for two violins and a cello (basso), reflecting the intimate social dance settings of the late 18th century. Overview of the 7 Minuets W. A. Mozart - KV 61b (65a) - 7 Minuets for orchestra