Composer

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Ludwig van Beethoven

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1802 - 1809

Average_duration

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4:40

Ludwig van Beethoven composed two cadenzas for Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, WoO 58. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written in the early 1790s. The premiere of the cadenzas is also unknown, but they were likely performed by Beethoven himself in his concerts. The first cadenza is written for the first movement of the concerto. It begins with a virtuosic flourish in the right hand, followed by a descending scale in the left hand. Beethoven then introduces a series of trills and runs, showcasing the technical abilities of the pianist. The cadenza ends with a dramatic flourish, leading back into the main theme of the movement. The second cadenza is written for the third movement of the concerto. It begins with a simple melody in the right hand, accompanied by arpeggios in the left hand. Beethoven then introduces a series of variations on the main theme of the movement, including a fugue-like section and a section featuring rapid octave runs. The cadenza ends with a series of trills and a descending scale, leading back into the main theme of the movement. Both cadenzas showcase Beethoven's virtuosic piano writing and his ability to create complex and innovative variations on existing themes. They also demonstrate his admiration for Mozart's music, as he chose to write cadenzas for one of Mozart's most famous piano concertos.

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