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Essay / Analysis of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - 712
Mozart is able to dramatize this graceful movement by including a strong sense of chromaticism. As the movement begins almost entirely in the parameters of E-flat major, the chromaticism is slowly included further and further, until finally the movement is able to reach its climax and gently fade back to the opening gesture . Another prevalent feature of this style is the various sigh features. This motif is usually double on clarinet and viola, over a nostalgic piano melody. Mozart is also able to exaggerate this figure, later asking the piano to join the other voices in this sighing action, leaving dramatic pauses in between. The final strum und drang iteration is the use of sudden and varied dynamics. Seen from the opening gesture, Mozart strikes the first forte chord, the following gesture being marked piano, allowing him to speak afterwards; overall, further emphasizing the conversational nature of the piece. Through commanding gestures of sensitivity and sturm und drang, Mozart is able to create the playful, intimate and conversational ambiance in which the Kegelstatt trio embodies; overall, meaning how appropriate the original performers and audience were in the play.