Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Compose Date

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1783

Average_duration

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17:06

Movement_count

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3

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The Piano Trio in D minor (fragment), K. 442, is a work by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composed in 1783. The piece was left unfinished, with only the first movement completed. It was likely intended to be part of a set of three piano trios, but Mozart never completed the other two. The premiere of the Piano Trio in D minor (fragment), K. 442, is unknown, as the piece was never performed during Mozart's lifetime. It was not published until 1805, over a decade after Mozart's death. The Piano Trio in D minor (fragment), K. 442, consists of a single movement, marked Allegro. The movement is in sonata form, with an exposition, development, and recapitulation. The piano has the most prominent role, with the violin and cello providing accompaniment and occasional solo passages. The characteristics of the Piano Trio in D minor (fragment), K. 442, are typical of Mozart's mature style. The piece is characterized by its expressive melodies, elegant phrasing, and sophisticated harmonies. The piano writing is virtuosic, with rapid runs and arpeggios, while the string parts are more subdued. Despite its unfinished state, the Piano Trio in D minor (fragment), K. 442, is a valuable addition to Mozart's chamber music repertoire. The piece showcases Mozart's mastery of the piano trio genre and provides a glimpse into what could have been a set of three exceptional works.

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