Composer

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Jan Dismas Zelenka

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Sonata

Compose Date

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ca. 1721 - 1722

Publication Date

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1955 - 1965

Average_duration

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16:06

Movement_count

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4

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Jan Dismas Zelenka's Trio Sonata for oboe, violin, bassoon & continuo No. 3 in B flat major, ZWV 181/3, was composed in the early 18th century. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written between 1715 and 1720. The piece was premiered in Dresden, where Zelenka was employed as a composer and musician in the court of Augustus II the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. The Trio Sonata consists of four movements: Allegro, Adagio, Allegro, and Presto. The first movement, Allegro, is characterized by its lively and energetic tempo, with the oboe and violin taking turns playing the main melody. The second movement, Adagio, is a slow and melancholic piece, with the oboe and violin playing in unison to create a mournful and introspective mood. The third movement, Allegro, returns to the lively and energetic tempo of the first movement, with the bassoon taking a more prominent role in the melody. The final movement, Presto, is a fast and frenetic piece, with all three instruments playing in unison to create a sense of urgency and excitement. Zelenka's Trio Sonata is notable for its use of counterpoint, a technique in which multiple melodies are played simultaneously to create a complex and harmonious sound. The piece also showcases Zelenka's skill as a composer, with its intricate and nuanced melodies and harmonies. The Trio Sonata is a testament to Zelenka's talent and his contribution to the development of Baroque music.

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