Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Compose Date

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1776

Average_duration

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1:46

"Clarice cara mia sposa, K. 256" is a vocal duet composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1776. The piece was written for the wedding of his sister, Maria Anna Mozart, to Johann Baptist Franz von Berchtold zu Sonnenburg. The premiere of the piece took place on June 3, 1777, at the wedding ceremony in Salzburg. The duet consists of two movements, both of which are in the key of F major. The first movement is a lively and joyful allegro, while the second movement is a slower and more expressive andante. The piece is scored for two sopranos and a small orchestra consisting of two oboes, two horns, and strings. The text of the duet is in Italian and was likely written by Mozart himself. The lyrics express the joy and happiness of the bride and groom on their wedding day, with lines such as "Clarice, my dear wife, my heart is filled with joy" and "Let us celebrate this happy day with music and song." One of the notable characteristics of the duet is its use of vocal ornamentation, particularly in the first movement. The sopranos are given numerous opportunities to embellish their lines with trills, runs, and other decorative flourishes, adding to the festive and celebratory mood of the piece. Overall, "Clarice cara mia sposa, K. 256" is a charming and delightful duet that showcases Mozart's skill in writing for the human voice. Its joyful and exuberant character makes it a fitting piece for a wedding celebration, and it remains a popular choice for such occasions to this day.

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