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Serenade No. 6 (Mozart)

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The Serenade No. 6 for Orchestra in D major K. 239, Serenata notturna, was written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Salzburg, in 1776. Mozart's father, Leopold Mozart, wrote the title and a January 1776 date on the original manuscript.

It has three movements:

  • Marcia (maestoso)
  • Minuetto
  • Rondo (allegretto)

    • It is scored for

  • Two small orchestras
  • 1st violin (soloist), 2nd violin (soloist), 1st viola, double bass
  • 1st violin, 2nd violin, 2nd viola, cello, timpani.

    • The title Serenata notturna has also been used by Robin Holloway for a work for four horns and orchestra (his opus 52, 1982).

    References

    Serenade No. 6 (Mozart) Wikipedia
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