Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Compose Date

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1764

Average_duration

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2:24

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the 'London Sketchbook No. 25: Gigue in C minor, K. Anh. 109b (15z)' in 1765 when he was just nine years old. The piece was not published during his lifetime and was only discovered in the 20th century. The premiere of the piece is unknown, as it was not performed publicly until much later. The 'Gigue in C minor' is a short piece, consisting of just 16 bars. It is written in the key of C minor and has a moderate tempo. The piece is in binary form, with two sections that are repeated. The first section is in C minor and the second section is in C major. The piece is characterized by its lively and rhythmic nature, with a strong emphasis on the beat. The 'Gigue in C minor' is typical of Mozart's early works, which were heavily influenced by the music of his contemporaries, such as Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel. The piece is also reminiscent of the Baroque dance form, the gigue, which was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries. Despite its brevity, the 'Gigue in C minor' is a charming and delightful piece of music. It showcases Mozart's early talent and provides a glimpse into the musical world of the late 18th century. The piece is often performed today as a standalone work or as part of a larger program of Mozart's music.

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