5 Questions
What is the title of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A major?
Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622
Who was the clarinettist for whom Mozart's Clarinet Concerto was composed?
Anton Stadler
How many movements are there in Mozart's Clarinet Concerto?
Three
When was the concerto completed?
October 1791
What type of clarinet was the concerto originally written for?
Basset clarinet
Study Notes
Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A major
- The title of Mozart's Clarinet Concerto is Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra in A major, K. 622.
- The concerto was composed for Anton Stadler, a virtuosic clarinetist and a friend of Mozart.
- The concerto consists of three movements: Allegro, Adagio, and Rondo (Allegro).
- The concerto was completed in 1791, just two months before Mozart's death.
- The concerto was originally written for a basset clarinet, a rare and specialized instrument with a deeper range than the standard clarinet.
Test your knowledge of Mozart's iconic Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 62
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