Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Fantasy

Compose Date

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1782

Average_duration

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5:50

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the 'Fantasia for piano in D minor (fragment), K. 397 (385g)' in 1782. The piece was never completed, and it remains a fragment of Mozart's work. The premiere of the piece was not until after Mozart's death, when his widow Constanze published the piece in 1804. The 'Fantasia for piano in D minor' is a single-movement work that is characterized by its improvisatory style. The piece begins with a slow and melancholic introduction that sets the mood for the rest of the work. The main body of the piece is a fast and virtuosic section that showcases Mozart's technical abilities as a pianist. The piece ends with a return to the slow and melancholic theme of the introduction. The 'Fantasia for piano in D minor' is notable for its use of chromaticism, which was a relatively new technique at the time of its composition. The piece also features a number of unexpected harmonic shifts and sudden changes in tempo, which add to its improvisatory feel. Despite its status as a fragment, the 'Fantasia for piano in D minor' remains a popular piece in the piano repertoire. Its haunting melodies and technical challenges make it a favorite among pianists and audiences alike.

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