Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Nationality:
Austrian
Born: January 27, 1756, Salzburg Died: December 5, 1791, Vienna (age 35)
Divertimento in C major, No. 5, K.Anh.229 / 439b
(for 2 clarinets and bassoon)
| 3:20 | I. | Adagio | |
| 3:28 | II. | Menuetto - Trio | |
| 2:14 | III. | Adagio | |
| 2:51 | IV. | Romanze. Andante | |
| 0:53 | V. | Polonaise |
Duration: 12 minutes (approximately)
Published:
1803
1 recording,
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3:20
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I.
Adagio
3:28
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II.
Menuetto - Trio
2:14
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III.
Adagio
2:51
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IV.
Romanze. Andante
0:53
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V.
Polonaise
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glossary
- adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
- andante [I]—moderately slow tempo (e.g. walking). Faster than adagio but slower than allegretto
- 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.
- Polonaise [F], Polonese [I], Polacca [I], Polaca, alla polacca, Polones—a dance of Polish origin in a moderate triple meter (3/4) typically with a characteristic rhythm (subdivisions of the beat with a flourish in the 2nd half of the 1st beat) and an energetic momentum.
- romanza, romanze, romance—a title for a work or movement implying a rather personal, tender, sentimental or amorous tone. Typically, lyrical.
- trio (1)—an ensemble or work for 3 players
- trio (2)—The middle section of three-part (ternary) forms such as the minuet and scherzo yielding the structure: Minuet - Trio - Minuet (repeat). The trio often brings contrast by change of key, tempo, mood or texture i.e. a shift in instrumental scoring.