String Quartet No. 14 in G Major, KV. 387 "Spring"

Transcribed from the original string quartet version to give wind players an opportunity to play and learn from this great work directly, this composition will challenge the members of the woodwind quintet to produce a seamless, blended sound. The winds, which all produce sound differently, will have to work hard for this, particularly in the first and third movements of KV. 387. In the second movement, with its strange sudden dynamic changes highlighting individual voices, and in the fourth movement, with its brilliant contrapuntal writing, the winds can contribute more color and individuality. An excellent performance opportunity for advancing woodwind quintets and above.