Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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1791

Average_duration

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12:22

Movement_count

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2

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Adagio and Rondo in C minor, K. 617 is a chamber music piece composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1791. It was commissioned by the Count Franz von Walsegg as a tribute to his deceased wife. The piece was premiered on March 23, 1791, at the home of Count Walsegg in Vienna. The piece consists of two movements, an Adagio and a Rondo. The Adagio is a slow and mournful piece, while the Rondo is a lively and energetic piece. The Adagio is in C minor and is marked by a somber and melancholic mood. The Rondo, on the other hand, is in C major and is characterized by its playful and joyful nature. The Adagio begins with a simple and haunting melody played by the clarinet. The melody is then taken up by the strings, creating a sense of longing and sadness. The music builds in intensity, with the clarinet and strings playing off each other in a call-and-response pattern. The movement ends with a return to the somber opening melody, bringing the piece full circle. The Rondo, in contrast, is a lively and playful piece. It begins with a cheerful melody played by the clarinet, which is then taken up by the strings. The music is marked by its light and airy quality, with the clarinet and strings dancing around each other in a playful manner. The movement ends with a return to the opening melody, bringing the piece to a joyful and satisfying conclusion. Overall, Adagio and Rondo in C minor, K. 617 is a beautiful and moving piece of chamber music. It showcases Mozart's ability to create music that is both melancholic and joyful, and it is a testament to his skill as a composer.

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