In 18th-century Austria serenades were a popular form of outdoor evening entertainment, and though the exact occasion for the writing of this piece (which probably dates from 1781-2) is unknown, its scale and seriousness have earned it the name 'Gran Partita'.
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In 18th-century Austria serenades were a popular form of outdoor evening entertainment, and though the exact occasion for the writing of this piece (which probably dates from 1781-2) is unknown, its scale and seriousness have earned it the name 'Gran Partita'.
