Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1781

Average_duration

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18:56

Movement_count

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3

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the Sonata for violin & piano No. 28 in E flat major, K. 380 (374f) in 1781. The piece was premiered in Vienna on December 31, 1781, with Mozart himself playing the piano and his friend, the violinist Antonio Brunetti, playing the violin. The sonata consists of three movements: 1. Allegro moderato 2. Andante con moto 3. Rondeau: Allegro The first movement, Allegro moderato, begins with a lively and energetic theme played by the piano, which is then echoed by the violin. The two instruments engage in a playful dialogue throughout the movement, with each taking turns leading the melody. The movement is characterized by its lightness and grace, as well as its use of syncopation and unexpected harmonic shifts. The second movement, Andante con moto, is a lyrical and expressive adagio. The violin takes the lead in this movement, playing a beautiful melody that is accompanied by the piano. The movement is characterized by its use of ornamentation and its emotional depth, which is heightened by the use of chromaticism and dissonance. The final movement, Rondeau: Allegro, is a lively and spirited rondo. The movement begins with a playful theme played by the piano, which is then taken up by the violin. The movement is characterized by its use of syncopation and its playful, dance-like quality. The movement ends with a lively coda that brings the piece to a thrilling conclusion. Overall, the Sonata for violin & piano No. 28 in E flat major, K. 380 (374f) is a beautiful and engaging work that showcases Mozart's mastery of both the violin and the piano. The piece is characterized by its lightness, grace, and playfulness, as well as its emotional depth and expressive lyricism.

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