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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1784

Average_duration

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2:18

The "Movement for piano, oboe, clarinet, basset horn & bassoon in B flat (fragment), K. Anh. 54 (452a)" is a chamber music piece composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written in 1784. The piece was never completed, and only the first 13 measures of the piano part and the first 9 measures of the wind parts survive. The piece was likely intended for a private performance, as it was not published during Mozart's lifetime. It was discovered in the 19th century and has since been performed and recorded by various ensembles. The piece is in B flat major and is marked "Allegro." The surviving measures feature a lively and playful melody in the piano part, accompanied by the wind instruments. The oboe and clarinet play in unison, while the basset horn and bassoon provide a rich and full bass line. Despite its brevity, the piece showcases Mozart's skill in writing for chamber ensembles. The interplay between the instruments is seamless, and the melody is both catchy and sophisticated. The piece also demonstrates Mozart's ability to write for a variety of instruments, as each part is unique and contributes to the overall sound of the ensemble. Overall, the "Movement for piano, oboe, clarinet, basset horn & bassoon in B flat (fragment), K. Anh. 54 (452a)" is a charming and delightful piece of chamber music that showcases Mozart's talent as a composer.

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