Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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String Quartet

Compose Date

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1772

Average_duration

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10:29

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his String Quartet No. 2 in D major, K. 155 (134a) in 1772, when he was just 16 years old. The piece was premiered in the same year in Salzburg, Austria. The quartet consists of three movements: 1. Allegro 2. Andante 3. Molto allegro The first movement, Allegro, is in sonata form and begins with a lively and energetic theme played by the first violin. The second theme is more lyrical and is played by the second violin. The development section explores both themes and leads to a recapitulation of the main themes. The movement ends with a coda that brings the piece to a close. The second movement, Andante, is in ABA form and is characterized by its beautiful and expressive melodies. The first section features a gentle and melancholic theme played by the first violin, which is then repeated by the other instruments. The middle section is more agitated and features a faster tempo and more complex rhythms. The final section returns to the original theme and brings the movement to a peaceful close. The final movement, Molto allegro, is a lively and playful piece in rondo form. The main theme is introduced by the first violin and is then repeated by the other instruments. The movement features several contrasting sections, including a slower and more lyrical section and a faster and more energetic section. The piece ends with a lively coda that brings the quartet to a joyful conclusion. Overall, Mozart's String Quartet No. 2 in D major, K. 155 (134a) is a youthful and charming work that showcases the composer's early talent and skill. The piece is characterized by its beautiful melodies, lively rhythms, and playful spirit, and remains a popular work in the string quartet repertoire.

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