Composer

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Variations

Compose Date

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1781

Average_duration

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9:50

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the 'Variations (6) for violin & piano in G major on Hélas, j'ai perdu mon amant, K. 360 (374b)' in 1781. The piece was premiered in Vienna, Austria, on March 14, 1781, with Mozart himself playing the piano and the violinist Franziska Danzi playing the violin. The piece consists of six variations on the French folk song "Hélas, j'ai perdu mon amant" (Alas, I have lost my lover). The theme is introduced by the violin, and the piano accompanies with a simple chordal accompaniment. The first variation features a more elaborate piano part, with the violin playing a more virtuosic melody. The second variation is in a minor key and features a more melancholic mood. The third variation is a lively and playful dance, with the violin and piano trading off melodic lines. The fourth variation is in a minor key and features a more dramatic and intense mood. The fifth variation is a slow and lyrical adagio, with the violin playing a beautiful melody over a simple piano accompaniment. The final variation is a lively and energetic finale, with both the violin and piano playing virtuosic passages. The 'Variations (6) for violin & piano in G major on Hélas, j'ai perdu mon amant, K. 360 (374b)' is a prime example of Mozart's ability to take a simple folk melody and transform it into a complex and beautiful piece of music. The variations showcase Mozart's skill as a composer, with each variation featuring a different mood and style. The piece is also a testament to Mozart's ability to write for both the violin and piano, with both instruments given equal importance and opportunities to shine. Overall, the 'Variations (6) for violin & piano in G major on Hélas, j'ai perdu mon amant, K. 360 (374b)' is a beautiful and engaging piece of music that showcases Mozart's genius as a composer.

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