Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1783

Average_duration

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16:40

Movement_count

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3

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his 'Duo for violin & viola No. 1 in G major, K. 423' in 1783. The piece was premiered in Vienna on April 19, 1783, with Mozart himself playing the viola and Michael Haydn playing the violin. The duo consists of three movements: Allegro, Adagio, and Rondeau. The first movement, Allegro, is in sonata form and begins with a lively and cheerful theme played by the violin. The viola then enters with a counter-melody, and the two instruments engage in a playful dialogue throughout the movement. The development section explores new harmonies and textures before returning to the original theme in the recapitulation. The second movement, Adagio, is a beautiful and lyrical piece that showcases the expressive capabilities of both instruments. The violin and viola take turns playing the melody, accompanied by gentle pizzicato in the other instrument. The movement ends with a delicate and peaceful coda. The final movement, Rondeau, is a lively and energetic piece in rondo form. The main theme is introduced by the violin, and the viola responds with a playful variation. The movement features several contrasting sections, including a lyrical episode in the minor key and a virtuosic cadenza for the violin. The piece ends with a joyful and triumphant coda. The 'Duo for violin & viola No. 1 in G major, K. 423' is a masterpiece of chamber music, showcasing Mozart's skill in writing for two instruments. The piece is characterized by its lively and playful dialogue between the violin and viola, its beautiful melodies, and its virtuosic passages. It remains a popular work in the repertoire of violin and viola duos.

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