Composer: W.A. Mozart Date: 1784 Genre: Piano concerto Orchestration: Solo piano, 1 flute, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns, 2 violins, viola, bass Intended for: Mozart’s student, Barbara von Ployer
According to the date that the composer himself noted on the score, Piano Concerto No. 17 was completed on April 12, 1784. The work has been called charming and intimate, subtle, and profound. This concerto is widely regarded as one of Mozart's finest as each of the three movements is equally well written.