Composer

:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

:

Concerto

Style

:

Rondo

Compose Date

:

1782

Average_duration

:

9:32

Movement_count

:

3

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the 'Rondo for piano & orchestra in D major, K. 382' in 1782. The piece was premiered on March 10, 1782, in Vienna, with Mozart himself as the soloist. The 'Rondo' is a single-movement work that lasts approximately 10 minutes. The 'Rondo' is characterized by its lively and playful nature, with a bright and cheerful melody that is repeated throughout the piece. The piece is in D major, which is a key often associated with joy and celebration. The orchestra provides a lively accompaniment to the piano, with the strings and winds providing a light and airy texture. The 'Rondo' is structured in a typical rondo form, with the main theme returning several times throughout the piece. The piece begins with a short orchestral introduction before the piano enters with the main theme. The theme is then developed and varied throughout the piece, with the orchestra providing a contrasting section in the middle of the piece. The piano writing in the 'Rondo' is virtuosic, with fast runs and arpeggios that showcase the pianist's technical abilities. The piece also features several cadenzas, which are improvised sections where the soloist can showcase their own musical ideas. Overall, the 'Rondo for piano & orchestra in D major, K. 382' is a lively and joyful piece that showcases Mozart's skill as a composer and pianist. Its playful melody and virtuosic piano writing make it a popular choice for pianists and orchestras alike.

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