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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1789

Average_duration

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17:17

The "Movement for clarinet, 2 violins, viola & cello in A major (fragment), K. Anh. 88 (581a)" is a composition by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It is believed to have been composed in Vienna in 1789, although the exact date is unknown. The piece was never completed, and only one movement exists. The premiere of the piece is also unknown, as it was never performed during Mozart's lifetime. The manuscript was discovered in the archives of the Prague Conservatory in the early 20th century, and it was first published in 1914. The single movement of the piece is marked "Allegro" and is in sonata form. It begins with a lively and energetic theme played by the clarinet, which is then taken up by the violins. The development section explores various themes and motifs from the opening theme, and the recapitulation brings back the main theme in a slightly altered form. The piece is notable for its use of the clarinet, which was a relatively new instrument at the time. Mozart was one of the first composers to fully explore the capabilities of the clarinet, and this piece showcases the instrument's range and expressive qualities. Overall, the "Movement for clarinet, 2 violins, viola & cello in A major (fragment), K. Anh. 88 (581a)" is a charming and lively piece that demonstrates Mozart's mastery of form and his innovative use of the clarinet. Despite its incomplete state, it remains a beloved work in the chamber music repertoire.

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