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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1788

Average_duration

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17:28

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his Piano Trio No. 6 in G major, K. 564 in 1788, during the same year he composed his final three symphonies. The piece premiered in Vienna on April 19, 1788, with Mozart himself playing the piano part. The trio consists of three movements: 1. Allegro - The first movement is in sonata form and begins with a lively and cheerful theme played by the piano. The violin and cello then join in with their own variations of the theme. The development section explores different keys and themes before returning to the original theme in the recapitulation. 2. Andante - The second movement is a slow and lyrical piece in the key of E minor. The piano introduces the main theme, which is then taken up by the violin and cello. The movement features beautiful melodies and delicate interplay between the three instruments. 3. Allegretto - The final movement is a lively and playful rondo in G major. The piano introduces the main theme, which is then passed around between the three instruments. The movement features virtuosic passages for all three instruments and ends with a joyful flourish. Overall, Piano Trio No. 6 in G major, K. 564 is a charming and elegant work that showcases Mozart's mastery of chamber music. The piece is characterized by its beautiful melodies, intricate interplay between the three instruments, and virtuosic passages for each instrument.

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