Symphony in D major | |
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No. 38 Prague | |
by W. A. Mozart | |
![]() First page of the autograph manuscript | |
Key | D major |
Catalogue | K. 504 |
Composed | 1786 |
Published | 1800 (Johann Anton André) |
Movements | Three (Adagio – Allegro, Andante, Presto) |
The Symphony No. 38 in D major, K. 504, was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in late 1786. It premiered in Prague on January 19, 1787,[1][2] during Mozart's first visit to the city. Because it was first performed in Prague, it is popularly known as the Prague Symphony. Mozart's autograph thematic catalogue records December 6, 1786, as the date of completion for this composition.[2]
Other works written by Mozart roughly contemporary with this symphony include the Piano Trio in B♭, K. 502 (completed November 18, 1786), the Piano Concerto No. 25, K. 503 (completed December 4, 1786), and scena and rondò Ch'io mi scordi di te?, K. 505, for soprano and orchestra (completed December 26, 1786).