Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Fugue

Compose Date

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1782

Average_duration

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2:15

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the 'Fugue for piano in G minor (fragment), K. 154 (385k)' in 1772 when he was just 16 years old. The piece was never completed and remains a fragment, consisting of only 24 bars. It is believed that Mozart intended to use this fugue as the final movement of a sonata, but he never finished the work. The 'Fugue for piano in G minor' is a single movement piece that is characterized by its contrapuntal texture and strict adherence to the rules of fugue writing. The piece begins with a subject that is introduced in the right hand of the piano. This subject is then imitated in the left hand and subsequently in the right hand again. The subject is then developed and expanded upon throughout the piece, with various episodes and modulations. The fugue is written in G minor, which is a key that Mozart often used in his compositions. The key of G minor is known for its dark and melancholic character, which is evident in this piece. The use of chromaticism and dissonance adds to the overall mood of the piece. Despite its brevity, the 'Fugue for piano in G minor' is a masterful example of Mozart's skill as a composer. The piece demonstrates his ability to write complex and intricate music while still maintaining a sense of clarity and structure. The fugue is a testament to Mozart's early genius and serves as a reminder of the great works that he would go on to compose later in his career.

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