Mozart: Adagio and Rondo, in C Minor (K. 617) (for piano, flute, oboe, viola and cello)
Mozart: Adagio and Rondo, in C Minor (K. 617) (for piano, flute, oboe, viola and cello)
Mozart: Adagio and Rondo, in C Minor (K. 617) (for piano, flute, oboe, viola and cello)
Mozart: Adagio and Rondo, in C Minor (K. 617) (for piano, flute, oboe, viola and cello)
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Mozart: Adagio and Rondo, in C Minor (K. 617) (for piano, flute, oboe, viola and cello)

By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Mozart's Adagio and Rondo (K. 617) was written for the armonica, or musical glasses (a set of tuned glass bowls) and a quartet consisting of flute, oboe, viola, and cello. The music is effective played as an organ solo. The Adagio may be registered "forte," in the style of Mozart's Fantasia (K. 608). The Rondo should be played on the flute stops. Arranged for organ by E. Power Briggs.

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Series: Kalmus Edition
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 16
SKU: 00-PC-0013039
Instrumentation: Glass Harmonica (or Piano), Flute, Oboe, Viola, & Cello

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About the Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) composed across every major genre of his time with remarkable fluency and invention. His chamber works represent some of the most elegant and refined writing in the classical repertoire, balancing melodic beauty with structural clarity and harmonic sophistication.

Mozart's output included over 600 works across his brief life. His chamber quintet writing, in particular, shows his gift for giving each instrument a voice of equal importance while maintaining perfect musical coherence. This piece, originally written for the glass harmonica (an instrument of fascination in the 18th century), demonstrates his ability to adapt and reimagine music across different instrumental combinations.

Why we love this

This score opens a door to an unusual and historically fascinating work without requiring performers to master the glass harmonica. The Adagio shows Mozart's lyrical gift in its most concentrated form, while the Rondo brings buoyancy and charm. It's a chamber work that rewards careful listening from both players and audience members, offering a compelling alternative to the standard quintet repertoire.

What to expect

The Adagio unfolds with Mozart's characteristic elegance and emotional restraint, moving through transparent textures and subtle harmonic shifts. The Rondo breaks into sunlit passages of wit and grace, with the quintet members trading themes and creating a sense of intimate dialogue that feels both formal and conversational.

Who it's for

Chamber ensembles with strong soloists across all five parts, particularly groups comfortable with Classical-era stylistic conventions and interested in expanding their repertoire beyond standard quintet literature. Programs looking to program historically informed yet accessible Mozart will find this work rewarding and manageable in scope.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the glass harmonica (or piano) part as a true solo voice rather than accompaniment; it carries thematic weight throughout both movements and should be heard clearly against the quartet.
  • In the Adagio, shape phrases with long lines and allow the slower harmonic rhythm to create space for expressive playing in the wind and string parts.
  • Coordinate articulation between the flute and oboe in passages where they move together; their blend and separation become part of the color palette Mozart intended.
  • Maintain steady pulse in the Rondo while allowing the soloists flexible phrasing; the rhythmic framework should feel secure without becoming mechanical.

How to use it

This pairing of movements works beautifully as an interlude between larger works on a chamber concert or as a centerpiece for a program focused on Mozart's chamber writing. Its modest performance time and transparent orchestration make it ideal for introducing audiences to the glass harmonica's legacy while showcasing ensemble refinement.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing a solo line with accompaniment in chamber context
  • Classical phrasing and harmonic awareness
  • Ensemble blend across five different timbres
  • Stylistic interpretation of Mozart's ornamental and melodic language
  • Coordination between wind and string sections

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