Description
Likely composed around the same time as Mozart's C minor fugue study, this piece explores the fugue subject as it passes between voices in the bright key of G major. Despite lasting only about fifty seconds, it contains 463 notes, packing a dense flow of counterpoint into a very short span. Its advanced difficulty likely reflects the precision needed to keep such rapid contrapuntal exchanges clear.
Contrapuntal works influenced by Bach, where each composer's individuality shines through a strict formal structure.
About the Composer
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in Salzburg, Austria, and achieved fame as a child prodigy before establishing his career in Vienna. In a life of only 35 years, he produced masterpieces across symphonies, operas, chamber music, and keyboard works. His style combines clarity and formal balance with rich emotional depth. This site includes 95 of his works, including fantasias and fugues.
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