Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1786

Average_duration

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5:04

The Movement for horn & orchestra in E major (fragment), (494a) is a composition by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It is believed to have been composed in 1786, around the same time as his famous opera, The Marriage of Figaro. However, the piece remains unfinished, with only the first 40 bars of the solo horn part surviving. The Movement for horn & orchestra in E major (fragment), (494a) was likely intended as a showcase for the horn player Joseph Leutgeb, who was a close friend of Mozart's and for whom he wrote several other works. The piece is scored for solo horn and orchestra, with the orchestra consisting of strings and two oboes. The surviving portion of the piece consists of a single movement in E major, marked Allegro. The solo horn enters immediately with a lively and virtuosic theme, which is then taken up by the orchestra. The music is characterized by its bright and cheerful mood, with a sense of playfulness and energy. Despite its brevity, the Movement for horn & orchestra in E major (fragment), (494a) is a valuable addition to the repertoire for solo horn and orchestra. It showcases Mozart's skill in writing for the horn, as well as his ability to create music that is both technically challenging and musically engaging. While it is unfortunate that the piece remains unfinished, the surviving portion is a testament to Mozart's genius and his enduring influence on classical music.

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