Composer

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Felix Mendelssohn

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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Jan 19, 1833

Publication Date

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1869

Average_duration

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8:39

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Concert Piece No. 2 in D minor, Op. 114 is a composition for clarinet, basset horn, and piano by Felix Mendelssohn. It was composed in 1833 and premiered on March 11, 1834, in Leipzig, Germany. The piece consists of three movements and has a total duration of approximately 12 minutes. The first movement, marked Andante, begins with a lyrical clarinet melody accompanied by the piano. The basset horn enters shortly after, adding a rich, warm tone to the ensemble. The movement features a dialogue between the clarinet and basset horn, with the piano providing a supportive accompaniment. The movement ends with a brief coda, bringing the music to a peaceful close. The second movement, marked Allegro grazioso, is a lively scherzo. The clarinet and basset horn play a playful, syncopated melody, while the piano provides a rhythmic accompaniment. The movement features several virtuosic passages for the clarinet and basset horn, showcasing their technical abilities. The movement ends with a brief coda, bringing the music to a lively close. The third movement, marked Andante con moto - Allegro maestoso, is a rondo. The movement begins with a solemn introduction, featuring a chorale-like melody played by the clarinet and basset horn. The main theme of the rondo is then introduced, a lively and energetic melody played by the clarinet. The basset horn and piano provide a supportive accompaniment, with the basset horn occasionally taking over the melody. The movement features several virtuosic passages for the clarinet and basset horn, showcasing their technical abilities. The movement ends with a triumphant coda, bringing the music to a grand close. Overall, Concert Piece No. 2 in D minor, Op. 114 is a charming and virtuosic work for clarinet, basset horn, and piano. The piece showcases Mendelssohn's skill in writing for chamber ensembles, as well as his ability to write music that is both lyrical and technically demanding. The work has become a staple of the clarinet repertoire and is frequently performed in concert halls around the world.

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