Composer

:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Genre

:

Concerto

Style

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Concerto: Double

Compose Date

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1778

Average_duration

:

28:06

Movement_count

:

3

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the Concerto for flute, harp & orchestra in C major, K. 299 (297c) in 1778. The piece was premiered in Paris on April 10, 1778, with Mozart conducting from the keyboard and the soloists being flutist Johann Baptist Wendling and harpist Madame de la Guerre. The concerto consists of three movements. The first movement, Allegro, begins with a bright and lively orchestral introduction, followed by the entrance of the soloists. The flute and harp engage in a playful dialogue, with the orchestra providing a supportive accompaniment. The movement features several virtuosic passages for both soloists, showcasing their technical abilities. The second movement, Andantino, is a serene and lyrical piece, with the flute and harp playing a beautiful melody together. The orchestra provides a gentle and delicate accompaniment, creating a peaceful and introspective atmosphere. The final movement, Rondo: Allegro, is a lively and energetic piece, with the flute and harp engaging in a spirited conversation. The orchestra provides a lively and rhythmic accompaniment, creating a joyful and celebratory atmosphere. The movement features several virtuosic passages for both soloists, culminating in a thrilling and triumphant finale. The Concerto for flute, harp & orchestra in C major, K. 299 (297c) is characterized by its elegant and refined melodies, its playful and virtuosic solo passages, and its delicate and sensitive orchestration. The piece is a testament to Mozart's mastery of the concerto form, and remains a beloved and popular work in the classical repertoire.

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