Composer

:

Franz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart

Genre

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Concerto

Style

:

Concerto

Compose Date

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1818

Average_duration

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25:09

Movement_count

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3

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The Concerto for piano & orchestra No. 2 in E flat major, Op. 25 was composed by Franz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart, the youngest son of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The concerto was composed in 1825 and premiered in the same year in Vienna. The concerto consists of three movements: 1. Allegro maestoso - The first movement is in sonata form and begins with a grand orchestral introduction. The piano enters with a virtuosic solo passage, followed by a lyrical theme. The movement features a dialogue between the piano and the orchestra, with the piano showcasing its technical abilities. 2. Andante - The second movement is a lyrical and expressive adagio in the key of C minor. The piano introduces the main theme, which is then developed by the orchestra. The movement features a beautiful dialogue between the piano and the orchestra, with the piano playing delicate and expressive melodies. 3. Rondo: Allegro moderato - The final movement is a lively rondo in the key of E flat major. The piano introduces the main theme, which is then developed by the orchestra. The movement features a playful and energetic dialogue between the piano and the orchestra, with the piano showcasing its technical abilities once again. The concerto is characterized by its virtuosic piano writing, lyrical melodies, and grand orchestral sound. The concerto showcases Franz Xaver Wolfgang Mozart's talent as a composer and pianist, and is a testament to his father's legacy.

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