Symphony No. 1 in E Flat Major, K. 16: I. Molto Allegro - A Public Domain Edition

The Symphony No. 1 in E Flat Major, K. 16 is a significant work of classical music that has been widely performed and studied for centuries. This edition of the symphony was published by Bärenreiter in Germany over 25 years ago and is now in the public domain in its country of origin. However, it's essential to note that any commentary or critical apparatus that may be included in this edition could still be protected by copyright.

IMSLP (International Music Score Library Project) does not assume responsibility for any legal consequences arising from downloading files that are not in the public domain in your country. Therefore, it is crucial to check the publication date and details of the work's first publication to determine its copyright status.

In the United States, copyright laws dictate that only new creative works can be protected by copyright. The re-engraving of a public domain piece, like this symphony, does not qualify for a new copyright, regardless of any copyright claims that may exist. In most European Union countries, editions like this one (excluding new original material) are generally protected for no more than 25 years from publication.

In Canada, new editions or re-engravings of public domain works, such as this symphony, do not meet the threshold of originality and should therefore be in the public domain. This edition is an urtext/critical/scholarly/scientific edition (or a simple re-engraving) that provides a faithful representation of the composer's intent.

As a result, music lovers and scholars around the world can access and study this important work without restrictions. The Symphony No. 1 in E Flat Major, K. 16: I. Molto Allegro is a testament to the power of classical music to transcend time and inspire future generations.

Symphony no. 1 in e flat major, k. 16: i. molto allegro