Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1782

Average_duration

:

9:29

Movement_count

:

2

Movement ....

The Sonata for violin & piano No. 29 in A major (fragment), K. 402 (385e) is a work by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composed in 1784. The piece was never completed, and only two movements were written. The first movement is marked Allegro moderato, and the second is marked Andante. The sonata was likely intended for performance by Mozart and his friend, the violinist Antonio Brunetti. The first movement of the sonata begins with a lively and energetic theme in the piano, which is then taken up by the violin. The two instruments engage in a lively dialogue, with the violin often playing virtuosic runs and trills. The second theme is more lyrical and expressive, with the violin taking the lead. The movement is characterized by its playful and joyful spirit, with Mozart's signature wit and charm evident throughout. The second movement is a beautiful and lyrical Andante, with a simple and elegant melody that is passed back and forth between the violin and piano. The movement is marked by its graceful phrasing and delicate ornamentation, with the violin often playing long, flowing lines over a gentle accompaniment in the piano. Despite its unfinished state, the Sonata for violin & piano No. 29 in A major (fragment), K. 402 (385e) is a testament to Mozart's genius as a composer. The two completed movements are full of life and energy, with a sense of spontaneity and improvisation that is characteristic of Mozart's music. The sonata is a reminder of the great loss to the world of music that was Mozart's premature death at the age of 35.

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