Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Quintet

Compose Date

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1785

Average_duration

:

0:37

Allegro assai in B flat major (fragment), K. Anh. 95 (484b) is a composition by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written in 1785 or 1786. The piece was never completed, and only a fragment of the score remains. The Allegro assai in B flat major is a single movement work, and it is believed that it was intended to be the first movement of a larger work, possibly a piano concerto. The surviving fragment consists of 75 bars of music, and it is written for solo piano and orchestra. The piece begins with a lively and energetic theme played by the solo piano. This theme is then repeated and developed throughout the movement, with the orchestra providing accompaniment and occasional interjections. The music is characterized by its fast tempo, virtuosic piano writing, and playful, joyful mood. Despite its incomplete state, the Allegro assai in B flat major is a valuable addition to Mozart's oeuvre. It provides a glimpse into the composer's creative process and offers insight into his approach to writing for the piano and orchestra. The surviving fragment has been performed and recorded by numerous pianists and orchestras, and it remains a popular and beloved work among Mozart enthusiasts.

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