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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Nationality:
Austrian
Born: January 27, 1756, Salzburg Died: December 5, 1791, Vienna (age 35)
Divertimento in B-flat major, K. 254
(for violin, cello and piano)
| 6:33 | I. | Allegro assai | |
| 7:37 | II. | Adagio | |
| 6:21 | III. | Rondeau. Tempo di menuetto |
Duration: 22 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1776 (age 19-20)
Note: Often titled "Piano Trio No. 1"
6 recordings,
16 videos
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5:37
Vienna Mozart-Trio
I.
Allegro assai
7:04
Vienna Mozart-Trio
II.
Adagio
6:23
Vienna Mozart-Trio
III.
Rondeau. Tempo di menuetto
7:37
Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropóvich, Emil Gilels
I.
Allegro assai
13:08
Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropóvich, Emil Gilels
II.
Adagio
5:43
Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropóvich, Emil Gilels
III.
Rondeau. Tempo di menuetto
5:57
Kungsbacka Piano Trio
I.
Allegro assai
6:34
Kungsbacka Piano Trio
II.
Adagio
6:07
Kungsbacka Piano Trio
III.
Rondeau. Tempo di menuetto
6:25
Haydn Trio Eisenstadt
I.
Allegro assai
7:58
Haydn Trio Eisenstadt
II.
Adagio
6:47
Haydn Trio Eisenstadt
III.
Rondeau. Tempo di menuetto
24:09
Mozartean Players
6:07
Beaux Arts Trio
I.
Allegro assai
5:45
Beaux Arts Trio
II.
Adagio
6:34
Beaux Arts Trio
III.
Rondeau. Tempo di menuetto
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Bohemian
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Anton Eberl (1765-1807)
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glossary
- adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
- allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
- assai—very much. Intensifies the direction of its neighboring words, e.g. "allegro assai", very fast
- chamber music, Kammermusik [G], musique de chambre [F], musica da camera [I], musica cameralis [L]—"Classical Music" for a small ensemble, generally 8 or fewer players with a canonical emphasis on 3-6 players. explore
- divertimento [I], divertissement [F]—amusement, diversion, entertainment, even table music; Typically, a suite of movements (often more than 4) often intended for diversion and pleasure of a lighthearted nature suitable for social occasions. Typically implies a smaller chamber ensemble. The name was common in 18th century for a variety of music, some of which was more serious and profound than its title would suggest. The French divertissement can apply to an entr'acte: dances and airs from other acts.
- minuet, menuet [F], Menuett [G], menuetto [I], minuetto [I]—A graceful, courtly French dance of the Baroque and Classical period with a triple meter and a moderate tempo.It was introduced at the court of Louis XIV. In classical forms such as the symphony or chamber music, the minuet evolved into the more vigorous scherzo.
- piano trio, Klaviertrio [G], Trio avec piano [F]—an ensemble comprising violin, cello and piano.Second only to the string quartet as an essential genre, form and ensemble of chamber music
- rondeau, rondeaux—An early Baroque instrumental form featuring a recurring refrain interspersed with contrasting couplets or episodes. Eventually transformed into the Rondo of the classical period.
- tempo, tempi [pl]—speed or pace at which music progresses. Traditional classic music typically uses standard Italian words to designate the tempo, e.g. Allegro or adagio. Metronome markings provide precise numerical speeds. Tempo selection during performance is a complex artistic choice informed by composer's markings, performance tradition, technical limitations and interpretation.
- trio (1)—an ensemble or work for 3 players