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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1786

Average_duration

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1:21

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the 'Duo for 2 horns No. 5 in C major, K. 487/5 (496a/5)' in 1786. The piece was premiered in Vienna, Austria, on April 3, 1786, during a concert at the Burgtheater. The duo is part of a set of six duos for two horns that Mozart composed for his friend, Joseph Leutgeb, who was a horn player in the court orchestra. The 'Duo for 2 horns No. 5 in C major' consists of three movements. The first movement is marked Allegro, and it is in sonata form. The movement begins with a lively and energetic theme played by both horns in unison. The theme is then developed and expanded upon throughout the movement, with each horn taking turns playing the melody and accompanying the other. The movement ends with a recapitulation of the main theme. The second movement is marked Andante, and it is in ABA form. The movement begins with a beautiful and lyrical melody played by the first horn. The second horn then joins in, and the two horns play together in harmony. The middle section of the movement is more dramatic and intense, with the horns playing in a call-and-response style. The movement ends with a return to the original melody. The third movement is marked Allegro, and it is in rondo form. The movement begins with a lively and playful theme played by both horns in unison. The theme is then repeated and developed throughout the movement, with each horn taking turns playing the melody and accompanying the other. The movement ends with a coda that brings the piece to a lively and energetic close. The 'Duo for 2 horns No. 5 in C major' is a beautiful and virtuosic piece that showcases the capabilities of the horn as a solo instrument. The piece is characterized by its lively and energetic themes, beautiful melodies, and intricate harmonies. The piece is also notable for its use of call-and-response and other forms of musical dialogue between the two horns. Overall, the 'Duo for 2 horns No. 5 in C major' is a masterpiece of chamber music that continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world.

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