Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1782

Average_duration

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8:28

The Movement for violin & piano in C minor (fragment), K. 396 (385f) is a composition by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It was composed in 1782, during his time in Vienna. The piece was never completed, and only the first 47 bars of the violin part and the first 36 bars of the piano part survive. The piece is in C minor, which is a key that Mozart often used for his more dramatic and intense compositions. The fragment begins with a slow and melancholic introduction, with the violin and piano playing in unison. This is followed by a faster section, with the violin taking the lead and the piano providing accompaniment. The music is full of contrasts, with sudden shifts in dynamics and mood. Despite its incomplete state, the Movement for violin & piano in C minor (fragment), K. 396 (385f) is still a fascinating piece of music. It showcases Mozart's skill as a composer, with its complex harmonies and intricate melodies. The fragment also gives us a glimpse into Mozart's creative process, and the way he worked on his compositions. The Movement for violin & piano in C minor (fragment), K. 396 (385f) was never performed during Mozart's lifetime, and it was not published until many years after his death. However, it has since become a popular piece among violinists and pianists, who have attempted to complete the work based on Mozart's surviving sketches and notes. Despite these efforts, the fragment remains a haunting and beautiful piece of music in its own right.

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