Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Fugue

Compose Date

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1782

Average_duration

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5:00

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the 'Fugue for piano in G minor (fragment) K. 401 (375e)' in 1782. The piece was never completed, and only a fragment of the fugue exists. The premiere of the piece is unknown, as it was never performed during Mozart's lifetime. The 'Fugue for piano in G minor (fragment) K. 401 (375e)' consists of a single movement, which is the incomplete fugue. The piece is characterized by its contrapuntal texture, with multiple voices interweaving and imitating each other. The fugue begins with a subject in the bass voice, which is then imitated by the tenor, alto, and soprano voices. The subject is then developed and varied throughout the piece, with each voice taking turns playing the subject and its variations. Despite its incomplete state, the 'Fugue for piano in G minor (fragment) K. 401 (375e)' is a testament to Mozart's mastery of counterpoint and his ability to create complex and intricate musical textures. The piece is a valuable addition to the repertoire of keyboard fugues, and its fragmentary nature only adds to its mystique and allure.

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