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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1773

Average_duration

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15:53

Movement_count

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4

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his String Quartet No. 13 in D minor, K. 173 in 1773, when he was just 17 years old. The piece was premiered in Vienna, Austria, on January 17, 1774, by a quartet consisting of Mozart himself on violin, Johann Georg Pasterwitz on violin, Franz Degen on viola, and Franz Xaver Weiss on cello. The quartet consists of three movements: 1. Allegro: The first movement is in sonata form and begins with a dramatic and intense introduction. The main theme is then introduced by the first violin, which is then developed and explored by the other instruments. The movement is characterized by its use of chromaticism and sudden dynamic changes. 2. Andante: The second movement is a slow and lyrical piece in ABA form. The A section features a beautiful melody played by the first violin, while the B section is more contrapuntal and features interplay between the instruments. 3. Menuetto: The final movement is a lively and energetic minuet and trio. The minuet is in D minor and features a playful and syncopated melody. The trio is in D major and is more lyrical and flowing. Overall, Mozart's String Quartet No. 13 in D minor, K. 173 is a mature and sophisticated work for a composer of such a young age. It showcases Mozart's mastery of form and his ability to create beautiful melodies and intricate harmonies. The piece is characterized by its dramatic and intense moments, as well as its moments of lyricism and playfulness.

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