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Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-flat, 2nd movement

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (composer); Neal O'Doan and Soni Ventorum (performers) · Composed 1784; performed 1980

A 1980 live performance recording of the Larghetto from Mozart's 1784 Quintet for piano and winds.

This is a performance of a chamber work Mozart composed in 1784, showing his mastery of piano-and-wind combinations.

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Mozart, Quintet in E-flat major for piano and winds, 2nd movement, performed by Neal O'Doan and Soni Ventorum, 1980.

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What it is

This is an audio recording of the second movement (Larghetto) of Mozart's Quintet in E-flat major for piano, oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon, composed in 1784. The performance was given live in 1980 by pianist Neal O'Doan with the ensemble Soni Ventorum.

Why it matters

The quintet shows Mozart's skill at combining a keyboard with a small group of wind instruments, a combination he was especially proud of. Hearing it performed helps students understand how Mozart's chamber music sounded and continues to be played.

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  • What instruments can you identify in the recording, and how do they interact with the piano?
  • Why might a recording made nearly two centuries after the piece was written still be useful for understanding Mozart?
  • What mood does the slow movement create, and how might that reflect Mozart's intentions?

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