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Fantasias

Fantasia in D minor K.397

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1782)

DifficultyIntermediate
Duration4:43
Notes1,511
OpusK.397

Description

One of Mozart's most beloved solo piano works. It opens with dramatic arpeggios in D minor, passes through lyrical passages, and closes brightly in D major, offering a striking contrast in mood. True to the improvisatory spirit of the fantasia genre, it rewards free, expressive shaping of tempo and character.

Piano works with a free, improvisatory character, ranging from Bach to Chopin and Beethoven, each shaped by imaginative, fantasy-like ideas.

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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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