Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Nationality:
Austrian
Born: January 27, 1756, Salzburg Died: December 5, 1791, Vienna (age 35)
Divertimento in E-flat major, K. 563
(for violin, viola and cello)
| 9:51 | I. | Allegro | |
| 10:42 | II. | Adagio | |
| 5:22 | III. | Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio | |
| 7:14 | IV. | Andante | |
| 5:21 | V. | Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio - Trio II | |
| 6:17 | VI. | Allegro |
Duration: 44 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1788 (age 31-32)
Premiere:
April 13, 1789
Published:
1792, Vienna: Artaria
Dedication: Michael Puchberg
8 recordings,
43 videos
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12:45
Gidon Kremer, Kim Kashkashian, Yo-Yo Ma
I.
Allegro
13:20
Gidon Kremer, Kim Kashkashian, Yo-Yo Ma
II.
Adagio
4:51
Gidon Kremer, Kim Kashkashian, Yo-Yo Ma
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
7:32
Gidon Kremer, Kim Kashkashian, Yo-Yo Ma
IV.
Andante
5:14
Gidon Kremer, Kim Kashkashian, Yo-Yo Ma
V.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio - Trio II
6:13
Gidon Kremer, Kim Kashkashian, Yo-Yo Ma
VI.
Allegro
8:59
Das Wiener Philharmonia Trio
I.
Allegro
11:43
Das Wiener Philharmonia Trio
II.
Adagio
6:01
Das Wiener Philharmonia Trio
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
7:23
Das Wiener Philharmonia Trio
IV.
Andante
6:31
Das Wiener Philharmonia Trio
V.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio - Trio II
6:50
Das Wiener Philharmonia Trio
VI.
Allegro
8:42
ALEA Ensemble
I.
Allegro
12:52
ALEA Ensemble
II.
Adagio
6:55
ALEA Ensemble
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
8:08
ALEA Ensemble
IV.
Andante
5:48
ALEA Ensemble
V.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio - Trio II
7:13
ALEA Ensemble
VI.
Allegro
5:40
Jascha Heifetz, William Primrose, Emanuel Feuermann
I.
Allegro
7:34
Jascha Heifetz, William Primrose, Emanuel Feuermann
II.
Adagio
4:16
Jascha Heifetz, William Primrose, Emanuel Feuermann
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
6:15
Jascha Heifetz, William Primrose, Emanuel Feuermann
IV.
Andante
4:07
Jascha Heifetz, William Primrose, Emanuel Feuermann
V.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio - Trio II
5:38
Jascha Heifetz, William Primrose, Emanuel Feuermann
VI.
Allegro
6:12
Ani Kavafian, Paul Neubauer, Fred Sherry
I.
Allegro
8:10
Ani Kavafian, Paul Neubauer, Fred Sherry
II.
Adagio
5:36
Ani Kavafian, Paul Neubauer, Fred Sherry
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
6:35
Ani Kavafian, Paul Neubauer, Fred Sherry
IV.
Andante
5:55
Ani Kavafian, Paul Neubauer, Fred Sherry
V.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio - Trio II
6:06
Ani Kavafian, Paul Neubauer, Fred Sherry
VI.
Allegro
7:40
Trio Italiano d'Archi
I.
Allegro
7:41
Trio Italiano d'Archi
II.
Adagio
4:52
Trio Italiano d'Archi
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
6:43
Trio Italiano d'Archi
IV.
Andante
4:54
Trio Italiano d'Archi
V.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio - Trio II
5:30
Trio Italiano d'Archi
VI.
Allegro
44:03
Stern, Zukerman, Rose
8:31
Grumiaux Trio
I.
Allegro
8:13
Grumiaux Trio
II.
Adagio
5:49
Grumiaux Trio
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
7:31
Grumiaux Trio
IV.
Andante
5:13
Grumiaux Trio
V.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio - Trio II
6:01
Grumiaux Trio
VI.
Allegro
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glossary
- adagio [It]—slow tempo, often implying a lyrical, poignant character
- allegretto—moderately quick tempo. slower than allegro but faster than andante
- allegro [I]—fast, lively tempo. From the Italian word for cheerful or gay.
- 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.
- fugato [I]—in the manner of a fugue; typically implies a partial fugue of brief duration as a section within an larger context such as a sonata
- 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.
- string trio, Streichtrio [G], Trio d'archi [I], Trio de cordes [F], Trío de cuerdas [S] —a work for three stringed instruments, most commonly violin, viola and cello. A more rarefied form than the string quartet perhaps because the texture is sparse (each instrument highly exposed) and the means more difficult for natural harmonic richness. But these become challenges and assets in the great trios. Trios almost always emphasize countrapuntal writing with each of the three players in strong relief.
- tema con variazioni, con variazioni, Tema e variazioni, theme and variations, Thema mit Variationen [G], Thème varié [F]—a common movement form featuring an initial theme followed by a series of variations on that theme, each of which adjusts any number of parameters to achieve variety, e.g. tempo, rhythm, key, instrumentation, etc.A challenge to the composers ingenuity and a delight for the listener
- 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.