Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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String Quintet

Compose Date

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1773

Average_duration

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29:47

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his Quintet for 2 violins, 2 violas & cello No. 1 in B flat major, K. 174 in 1773, when he was just 17 years old. The piece premiered in Salzburg, Austria, on April 1, 1773, with Mozart himself playing the viola. The quintet consists of three movements: 1. Allegro moderato 2. Andante ma un poco adagio 3. Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio The first movement, Allegro moderato, begins with a lively and energetic theme played by the first violin. The second violin and violas then join in, creating a rich and full sound. The cello provides a steady bass line throughout the movement. The development section features a more complex interplay between the instruments, with each taking turns playing the main theme. The second movement, Andante ma un poco adagio, is a beautiful and lyrical piece. The violins and violas take turns playing the melody, while the cello provides a gentle accompaniment. The movement is characterized by its delicate and expressive phrasing. The final movement, Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio, is a lively and playful dance. The main theme is introduced by the violins, and is then passed around to the other instruments. The trio section features a more subdued melody, played by the violas and cello. The movement ends with a return to the main theme, played with renewed energy and enthusiasm. Overall, Mozart's Quintet for 2 violins, 2 violas & cello No. 1 in B flat major, K. 174 is a charming and delightful piece of chamber music. It showcases Mozart's skill at writing for multiple instruments, and demonstrates his ability to create music that is both technically challenging and emotionally expressive.

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