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Fugue in G minor K.401

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1782)

DifficultyAdvanced
Duration3:45
Notes1,506
OpusK.401

Description

A fugue Mozart wrote while deeply engaged in studying Bach and Handel. Within its strict G minor counterpoint, one can already sense the emotional depth of his later works. At nearly four minutes, it is longer than most of his fugues and demands clear voicing between parts, suiting advanced players.

Contrapuntal works influenced by Bach, where each composer's individuality shines through a strict formal structure.

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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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