Most of Mozart's German Dances were written whilst he held the position of Kammermusicus (Imperial Chamber Composer) in Vienna. Mozart had been appointed to this position on 1 December 1787 by Emperor Joseph II.The position was offered following the death of the former Kammermusicus, Christoph Willibald Gluck on 15 November 1787.[4] In the position Mozart earned 800 florins a year. One of the main obligations of his position was to write music for the court dances and balls that were held in the Redoutensaal (Public Ballrooms) of the Imperial Palace in Vienna.

Covers and play lists in folder