Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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1776

Average_duration

:

5:20

Church Sonata No. 8 in A major, K. 225 (241b) is a composition by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, which was composed in 1776. The piece was premiered in Salzburg, Austria, on Easter Sunday of the same year. The sonata is a part of a set of seventeen church sonatas that Mozart composed between 1772 and 1780. The sonata is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked Allegro moderato and is in sonata form. The second movement is marked Andante and is in the key of F-sharp minor. It is a slow and expressive movement that features a lyrical melody played by the violin. The third movement is marked Allegro and is in rondo form. It is a lively and energetic movement that features a playful melody played by the violin. The sonata is characterized by its use of counterpoint, which is the technique of combining two or more melodic lines in a way that creates a harmonious whole. Mozart uses counterpoint throughout the sonata to create a rich and complex texture. The sonata also features a prominent role for the violin, which is given many virtuosic passages and solos. The sonata is typical of Mozart's church music in its use of simple and elegant melodies, clear harmonies, and a sense of balance and proportion. It is a work of great beauty and elegance that showcases Mozart's mastery of the classical style.

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