Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Nationality:
Austrian
Born: January 27, 1756, Salzburg Died: December 5, 1791, Vienna (age 35)
Serenade No. 13 in G major, K. 525, "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik"
(for 2 violins, viola, cello and bass)
| 6:07 | I. | Allegro | |
| 5:47 | II. | Romanze. Andante | |
| 2:39 | III. | Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio | |
| 4:08 | IV. | Rondo. Allegro |
Duration: 19 minutes (approximately)
Composed:
1787 (age 30-31)
Published:
c. 1827, Offenbach: André
Note: According to Mozart's own catalogue, originally for 5 movements but the second movement "Minuet and Trio" is lost
5 recordings,
20 videos
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5:53
Guarneri Quartet, Julius Levine
I.
Allegro
5:58
Guarneri Quartet, Julius Levine
II.
Romanze. Andante
2:18
Guarneri Quartet, Julius Levine
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
4:04
Guarneri Quartet, Julius Levine
IV.
Rondo. Allegro
5:58
Salzburg Mozart Quintet
I.
Allegro
5:43
Salzburg Mozart Quintet
II.
Romanze. Andante
2:17
Salzburg Mozart Quintet
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
4:28
Salzburg Mozart Quintet
IV.
Rondo. Allegro
5:48
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
I.
Allegro
6:07
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
II.
Romanze. Andante
2:03
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
3:03
Academy of St Martin in the Fields
IV.
Rondo. Allegro
8:31
Hagen Quartet, Alois Posch
I.
Allegro
5:19
Hagen Quartet, Alois Posch
II.
Romanze. Andante
2:06
Hagen Quartet, Alois Posch
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
5:11
Hagen Quartet, Alois Posch
IV.
Rondo. Allegro
5:18
Takács Quartet, Joseph Carver
I.
Allegro
5:41
Takács Quartet, Joseph Carver
II.
Romanze. Andante
1:53
Takács Quartet, Joseph Carver
III.
Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
4:00
Takács Quartet, Joseph Carver
IV.
Rondo. Allegro
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Friend/Colleague
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glossary
- 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
- quintet, quintette [F], quintett [G], quintetto [I]—an ensemble / work for 5 players, the typical examples being string quintet (with second viola or cello), piano quintet or woodwind quintet
- serenade, serenada, serenata [I], sérénade [F]—A suite of movements like a divertimento with similar connotations of lightheartedness, pleasure and relative calm with an emphasis on lyricism and often beginning with a march. Historically evokes the evening, outdoors, an honorific or amorous tribute, especially from a suitor to a lover in a window or balcony. The word serenade has its Latin origins the Latin word for "calm" or serene. wiki
- string quintet, quintette à cordes [F], quintetto d'archi [I], Streichquintett [G], quinteto de cuerdas [S]—ensemble (work) for 5 string players, the string quartet plus guest. The additional instrument might be a viola, cello or bass. The most common choices are named: Viola Quintet, Cello Quintet.
- trio (1)—an ensemble or work for 3 players