Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Work background
Researched classical background
Mozart's C-major concerto sets a ceremonial orchestral manner beside delicate exchanges with the piano. The famous slow movement is only one part of a work whose outer movements are more animated and dramatic. Like his other Vienna concertos, it treats the keyboard as a participant in an ensemble rather than merely an ornament above accompaniment. Winds often contribute distinctive responses and color.
A listening guide
Listen beyond the Andante to the changing dialogue between piano, winds, and strings in the outer movements.
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Forces: Solo piano and orchestra
Composition: 1785
Written during Mozart's active Vienna seasons as a pianist and composer.
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Piano Concerto No. 21, K. 467 - LA Phil
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