Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Prelude & Fugue

Compose Date

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1782

Average_duration

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9:23

Movement_count

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2

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the Prelude and Fugue for Piano in C major, K. 394 (383a) in Vienna in 1782. The piece was premiered by Mozart himself in a concert at the Mehlgrube Casino in Vienna on March 24, 1783. The Prelude and Fugue consists of two movements, the first being a prelude and the second being a fugue. The prelude is in a lively tempo and features a playful melody that is passed between the hands. The piece is characterized by its use of arpeggios and broken chords, which create a sense of lightness and fluidity. The prelude ends with a brief coda that brings the piece to a close. The fugue, on the other hand, is a more complex and structured piece. It begins with a subject that is introduced in the right hand and then imitated in the left hand. The subject is then developed and expanded upon throughout the piece, with each voice taking turns playing it. The fugue is characterized by its use of counterpoint, with each voice weaving in and out of each other to create a complex and intricate texture. The piece ends with a final statement of the subject in the bass, bringing the fugue to a satisfying conclusion. Overall, the Prelude and Fugue for Piano in C major, K. 394 (383a) is a charming and well-crafted piece that showcases Mozart's skill as a composer. The piece is notable for its use of arpeggios and broken chords in the prelude, as well as its intricate counterpoint in the fugue. It remains a popular piece in the piano repertoire to this day.

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