Allegro maestoso

The C major concerto is the longest of Mozart's concertos. Responsible for its dazzling brilliance is not only the rich orchestration (only the clarinets are missing in the wind section) but also its use of early composition techniques such as lengthy sequences and strict polyphony (including six independently led contrapuntal parts at the end of the first movement). In addition, there is also a refined key plan which balances the major and minor modes in an elegant manner.
Classic CD: outstanding.