Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Minuet

Compose Date

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1789

Average_duration

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13:31

Movement_count

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10

Movement ....

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the 'Variations (9) for piano in D major on a minuet by Duport, K. 573' in 1789. The piece was premiered in Vienna in the same year. The composition consists of nine variations on a minuet by Jean-Pierre Duport, a French cellist and composer. The first variation is a simple embellishment of the original melody, with added trills and ornaments. The second variation is more complex, with a faster tempo and a more intricate melody. The third variation is a slower, more lyrical interpretation of the original melody, with a more prominent left-hand accompaniment. The fourth variation is a playful and light-hearted interpretation, with a staccato melody and a syncopated rhythm. The fifth variation is a more dramatic and intense interpretation, with a faster tempo and a more complex melody. The sixth variation is a slower, more contemplative interpretation, with a more prominent left-hand accompaniment. The seventh variation is a lively and energetic interpretation, with a faster tempo and a more complex melody. The eighth variation is a more subdued and introspective interpretation, with a slower tempo and a simpler melody. The ninth and final variation is a triumphant and celebratory interpretation, with a faster tempo and a more complex melody. Overall, the 'Variations (9) for piano in D major on a minuet by Duport, K. 573' is a masterful display of Mozart's compositional skill and virtuosity on the piano. The piece showcases his ability to take a simple melody and transform it into a complex and varied composition, while still maintaining the original character and charm of the original minuet.

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