Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Dance

Compose Date

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1790

Average_duration

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5:45

Movement_count

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4

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the 'Overture and Contredanses (3), K. 106 (588a)' in 1771 when he was just 15 years old. The piece was premiered in Salzburg, Austria, on January 27, 1771. The composition consists of an overture followed by three contredanses. The overture is in the key of C major and is marked Allegro. It begins with a lively and energetic theme played by the strings, which is then repeated by the woodwinds. The theme is then developed and expanded upon, with each section of the orchestra taking turns playing it. The overture ends with a brief coda that brings the piece to a rousing conclusion. The first contredanse is in the key of G major and is marked Allegro. It begins with a simple and catchy melody played by the strings, which is then repeated by the woodwinds. The melody is then developed and expanded upon, with each section of the orchestra taking turns playing it. The contredanse ends with a brief coda that brings the piece to a lively conclusion. The second contredanse is in the key of D major and is marked Allegro. It begins with a playful and whimsical melody played by the woodwinds, which is then repeated by the strings. The melody is then developed and expanded upon, with each section of the orchestra taking turns playing it. The contredanse ends with a brief coda that brings the piece to a joyful conclusion. The third contredanse is in the key of C major and is marked Allegro. It begins with a lively and energetic melody played by the strings, which is then repeated by the woodwinds. The melody is then developed and expanded upon, with each section of the orchestra taking turns playing it. The contredanse ends with a brief coda that brings the piece to a rousing conclusion. Overall, the 'Overture and Contredanses (3), K. 106 (588a)' is a lively and energetic composition that showcases Mozart's skill as a composer, even at a young age. The piece is characterized by its catchy melodies, playful rhythms, and skillful orchestration. It remains a popular piece in the classical repertoire and is frequently performed by orchestras around the world.

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