Of this work, Keochel number 297, the composer wrote, "I have had to compose a symphony for the opening of the Concert Spirituel.  It was performed on Corpus Christi day [1778] with great applause."  Because audiences found the original andante movement too long, director Jean Le Gros asked for a new version, and Mozart was happy to adapt his work to suit his French hosts.
Of this work, Keochel number 297, the composer wrote, "I have had to compose a symphony for the opening of the Concert Spirituel.  It was performed on Corpus Christi day [1778] with great applause."  Because audiences found the original andante movement too long, director Jean Le Gros asked for a new version, and Mozart was happy to adapt his work to suit his French hosts.  FTP, identify this symphony in D, number 31, that remained highly popular in the city for which it was nicknamed.
Of this work, Keochel number 297, the composer wrote, "I have had to compose a symphony for the opening of the Concert Spirituel.  
Paris symphony  (accept Symphony No. 31 on early buzz)