Music examples
Jingle Bells Sephora + Lydia (My Daughters)
The "Intermezzo in A flat major" is a lyrical piece that impresses with its warm, harmonious colors and flowing melodies. It is characterized by a gentle and thoughtful mood that takes the listener into a world full of peace and contemplation.
Intermezzo in A Flat Major
The "Intermezzo in A flat major" is a lyrical piece that impresses with its warm, harmonious colors and flowing melodies. It is characterized by a gentle and thoughtful mood that takes the listener into a world full of peace and contemplation.
Mozart's Sonata in A Minor, K310/300D (1778)
Mozart's Sonata in A minor, K. 310/300d, composed in 1778, stands in stark contrast to his otherwise often cheerful and lively works and is characterized by deep emotionality and intensity. The passion and drama of the first movement, the lyrical sadness of the Andante and the ragged energy of the final Presto reflect the personal turmoil that Mozart experienced during the time the sonata was written.
Mozart's Sonata in A Minor, K310/300D (1778)
Mozart's Sonata in A minor, K. 310/300d, composed in 1778, stands in stark contrast to his otherwise often cheerful and lively works and is characterized by deep emotionality and intensity. The passion and drama of the first movement, the lyrical sadness of the Andante and the ragged energy of the final Presto reflect the personal turmoil that Mozart experienced during the time the sonata was written.
Marcello's Concerto in D Minor for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo
The Oboe Concerto in D minor by Alessandro Marcello is a masterpiece of the Baroque repertoire that highlights the expressive power and emotional depth of the oboe. The combination of lively strings and the continuous bass creates a rich harmonic foundation on which the oboe shines with its melancholic yet radiant melodies.
Marcello's Concerto in D Minor for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo
One of the most famous melodies for the oboe unfolds in the slow movement, a moving aria that captivates the listener with its simple beauty and deep expression. The strings and basso continuo offer a restrained but complementary counterpoint that puts the oboe in the foreground.
Marcello's Concerto in D Minor for Oboe, Strings and Basso Continuo
The concerto concludes with a lively and rhythmically precise third movement that showcases the oboist's virtuosity with fast runs and passionate phrasing. This final movement underlines the Baroque ideal of affect, conveying joy and energy through a fiery interplay between solo oboe and string ensemble.