The Evolution of Sonata Form in the Wind Music of W.A. Mozart Brian Alber Fall 2005 Music 923 Brian Alber Fall 2005 Music 923
Mozart’s Wind Music Early Divertimenti Divertimento in Bb Major K. 186 (1773) Divertimento in Eb Major K. 166 (1773) Tafelmusik Series Divertimento in F Major K. 213 (1775) Divertimento in Bb Major K. 240 (1776) Divertimento in Eb Major K. 252 (1776) Divertimento in F Major K. 253 (1776) Divertimento in Bb Major K. 270 (1777) Serenades Serenade in Bb Major K. 361 ( ) Serenade in Eb Major K. 375 (1781) Serenade in C minor K. 388 (1782) Early Divertimenti Divertimento in Bb Major K. 186 (1773) Divertimento in Eb Major K. 166 (1773) Tafelmusik Series Divertimento in F Major K. 213 (1775) Divertimento in Bb Major K. 240 (1776) Divertimento in Eb Major K. 252 (1776) Divertimento in F Major K. 253 (1776) Divertimento in Bb Major K. 270 (1777) Serenades Serenade in Bb Major K. 361 ( ) Serenade in Eb Major K. 375 (1781) Serenade in C minor K. 388 (1782)
Early Divertimenti Composed in Milan Instrumentation 2 oboes, 2 English horns, 2 clarinets, two French horns, 2 bassoons Composed in Milan Instrumentation 2 oboes, 2 English horns, 2 clarinets, two French horns, 2 bassoons
Other works from 1773 Exsultate, jubilate (prem. In Milan) Symphony No. 25 in G minor K. 183 Exsultate, jubilate (prem. In Milan) Symphony No. 25 in G minor K. 183
Divertimento in Eb Major K. 186 I. Allegro assai II. Menuetto III. Andante IV. Adagio V. Allegro I. Allegro assai II. Menuetto III. Andante IV. Adagio V. Allegro
K. 186-Form A (Exposition) 1-12 Primary Theme (Bb) Secondary Theme (F) Cadential Material B (Development) Primary Theme A (Recapitulation) Secondary Theme (Bb) Cadential Material 58-end Primary Theme (Bb) A (Exposition) 1-12 Primary Theme (Bb) Secondary Theme (F) Cadential Material B (Development) Primary Theme A (Recapitulation) Secondary Theme (Bb) Cadential Material 58-end Primary Theme (Bb)
Sonata form Binary Based on tonal relationships Tonic-Dominant Dominant-Tonic Binary Based on tonal relationships Tonic-Dominant Dominant-Tonic
Binary vs. Ternary 1) even when a sonata form has three clear sections, and the third is thematically a complete recapitulation of the first, these two sections are harmonically absolutely different: the first moves from harmonic stability to tension and never ends on the tonic, while the third is a resolution of the harmonic tensions of the first and, except for subsidiary modulations, remains essentially in the tonic throughout;
Binary vs. Ternary 2) the middle section of a sonata is not simply a contrast to the outer ones, but a prolongation and a heightening of the tension of the opening section as well as a preparation for the resolution of the third. The essentially static design, spatially conceived, of ternary form is replaced by a more dramatic structure, in which exposition, contrast and reexposition function as opposition, intensification and resolution. Charles Rosen, Sonata Forms 2) the middle section of a sonata is not simply a contrast to the outer ones, but a prolongation and a heightening of the tension of the opening section as well as a preparation for the resolution of the third. The essentially static design, spatially conceived, of ternary form is replaced by a more dramatic structure, in which exposition, contrast and reexposition function as opposition, intensification and resolution. Charles Rosen, Sonata Forms
Reverse Recapitulation The rarity of this form (reverse or mirror) after 1780 marks an important change in sonata style between the 1750 ’ s and the 1780 ’ s. It is not so much that recapitulations beginning with the first theme had practically become the rule rather than on the most common form, but that a direct correlation between the thematic and tonal structures is now made possible by the new conception of the theme as the bearer of highly individualized and immediately identifiable interlocking motifs. Charles Rosen, Sonata Forms The rarity of this form (reverse or mirror) after 1780 marks an important change in sonata style between the 1750 ’ s and the 1780 ’ s. It is not so much that recapitulations beginning with the first theme had practically become the rule rather than on the most common form, but that a direct correlation between the thematic and tonal structures is now made possible by the new conception of the theme as the bearer of highly individualized and immediately identifiable interlocking motifs. Charles Rosen, Sonata Forms
Divertimento in Eb Major K. 166 I. Allegro II. Menuetto III. Andante grazioso IV. Adagio V. Allegro I. Allegro II. Menuetto III. Andante grazioso IV. Adagio V. Allegro
K. 166-Form A 1-8 Primary Theme (Eb) 9-25 Transition Secondary Theme (Bb) Closing Theme (Bb) B Primary Theme (Bb) Transition Secondary Theme (Eb) Closing Theme (Eb) 105-end Cadential Material A 1-8 Primary Theme (Eb) 9-25 Transition Secondary Theme (Bb) Closing Theme (Bb) B Primary Theme (Bb) Transition Secondary Theme (Eb) Closing Theme (Eb) 105-end Cadential Material
Mozart Mottos Descending chromatic lines Meas. 18 Arpeggiated accompaniments Bassoon in meas Pedal Points -meas Diminished chords Meas Descending chromatic lines Meas. 18 Arpeggiated accompaniments Bassoon in meas Pedal Points -meas Diminished chords Meas
Tafelmusik Series Written for Archbishop Colloredo Served as dinner music or to aid in digestion Hautboisten complement 2 oboes, 2 French horns and 2 bassoons Written for Archbishop Colloredo Served as dinner music or to aid in digestion Hautboisten complement 2 oboes, 2 French horns and 2 bassoons
Other works from Il re Pastore (1775) Missa Brevis K. 220 (1775) ‘Haffner’ Serenade K. 250 (1776) Il re Pastore (1775) Missa Brevis K. 220 (1775) ‘Haffner’ Serenade K. 250 (1776)
Divertimento in F Major K.213 I. Allegro spiritoso II. Andante III. Menuetto IV. Contradanse en Rondeau (Molto Allegro) I. Allegro spiritoso II. Andante III. Menuetto IV. Contradanse en Rondeau (Molto Allegro)
K. 213-Form A (Exposition) 1-10 Primary Theme (F) Transition Secondary Theme (C) B (Development) (C) A (Recapitulation) Primary Theme (F) Transition 64-end Secondary Theme (F) A (Exposition) 1-10 Primary Theme (F) Transition Secondary Theme (C) B (Development) (C) A (Recapitulation) Primary Theme (F) Transition 64-end Secondary Theme (F)
Divertimento in Bb Major K. 240 I. Allegro II. Andante grazioso III. Menuetto IV. Allegro I. Allegro II. Andante grazioso III. Menuetto IV. Allegro
K. 240-Form A (Exposition) 1-6 Primary Theme Part I (Bb) 7-13 Primary Theme Part II (Bb) Transition Secondary Theme (F) Closing Theme (F) B (Development) (based on ST) A (Recapitulation) Primary Theme (Part II) (Bb) Transition Secondary Theme (Bb) Closing Theme (Bb) 98-end Primary Theme (Part I) (Bb) A (Exposition) 1-6 Primary Theme Part I (Bb) 7-13 Primary Theme Part II (Bb) Transition Secondary Theme (F) Closing Theme (F) B (Development) (based on ST) A (Recapitulation) Primary Theme (Part II) (Bb) Transition Secondary Theme (Bb) Closing Theme (Bb) 98-end Primary Theme (Part I) (Bb)
Sonatina Form Often no bridge between theme groups No development, simply transition between exposition and recapitulation Frequently used in slow movements (2nd mvmt. K. 388) Often no bridge between theme groups No development, simply transition between exposition and recapitulation Frequently used in slow movements (2nd mvmt. K. 388)
Divertimento in Eb Major K. 252 I. Andante II. Menuetto III. Polonaise (Andante) IV. Presto assai I. Andante II. Menuetto III. Polonaise (Andante) IV. Presto assai
K. 252-Form A (Exposition) 1-10 Primary Theme (Eb) Secondary Theme (Bb) B (Transition) Transition A (Recapitulation) Primary Theme (Eb) 36-end Secondary Theme (Eb) A (Exposition) 1-10 Primary Theme (Eb) Secondary Theme (Bb) B (Transition) Transition A (Recapitulation) Primary Theme (Eb) 36-end Secondary Theme (Eb)
Divertimento in F Major K. 253 I. Theme and Variations (Andante) II. Menuetto III. Allegro assai I. Theme and Variations (Andante) II. Menuetto III. Allegro assai
Divertimento in Bb Major K. 270 I. Allegro molto II. Andantino III. Menuetto IV. Presto I. Allegro molto II. Andantino III. Menuetto IV. Presto
K. 270-Form A (Exposition) 1-17 Primary Theme-Part I (Bb) Primary Theme-Part II (Bb) Transition Secondary Theme (F) Closing Theme/Cadential Material (F) B (Development) Primary Theme Part I and Closing Theme A (Recapitulation) Primary Theme-Part I (Bb) Primary Theme-Part II (Bb) Transition (shortened) Secondary Theme (Bb) Closing Theme/Cadential Material (Bb) A (Exposition) 1-17 Primary Theme-Part I (Bb) Primary Theme-Part II (Bb) Transition Secondary Theme (F) Closing Theme/Cadential Material (F) B (Development) Primary Theme Part I and Closing Theme A (Recapitulation) Primary Theme-Part I (Bb) Primary Theme-Part II (Bb) Transition (shortened) Secondary Theme (Bb) Closing Theme/Cadential Material (Bb)
The Serenades Composed in Vienna K. 361 Munich and Vienna? Harmoniemusik 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 French horns and 2 bassoons Composed in Vienna K. 361 Munich and Vienna? Harmoniemusik 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 French horns and 2 bassoons
Divertimento Diversion or recreation Simple, not polyphonic Often one player per part Usually played outdoors Served as background music (banquets and parties) Usually 5-6 movements (dance quality) Diversion or recreation Simple, not polyphonic Often one player per part Usually played outdoors Served as background music (banquets and parties) Usually 5-6 movements (dance quality)
Serenade Outdoor piece Performed around 9:00 PM Served as a greeting to a loved one Movement structure Sonata mvmt., 2 slow mvmts, 2 minuets, finale Outdoor piece Performed around 9:00 PM Served as a greeting to a loved one Movement structure Sonata mvmt., 2 slow mvmts, 2 minuets, finale
Partita Symphony for winds Four movement structure corresponding to typical symphony Symphony for winds Four movement structure corresponding to typical symphony
Other works from Concerto for Two Pianos K. 365 (1780) Idomeneo re di Creta (prem. Jan 1781) Die Enfurhrung aus dem Serail K. 384 (1782) Haffner’ Symphony K. 385 (1782) Concerto for Two Pianos K. 365 (1780) Idomeneo re di Creta (prem. Jan 1781) Die Enfurhrung aus dem Serail K. 384 (1782) Haffner’ Symphony K. 385 (1782)
Serenade in Bb Major K. 361 I. Largo-Molto allegro II. Menuetto-Trio 1-Trio 2 III. Adagio IV. Menuetto-Trio 1-Trio 2 V. Romance VI. Theme and Variations VII. Finale I. Largo-Molto allegro II. Menuetto-Trio 1-Trio 2 III. Adagio IV. Menuetto-Trio 1-Trio 2 V. Romance VI. Theme and Variations VII. Finale
K. 361-Form 1-14 Introduction A (Exposition) Primary Theme (Bb) Transition Secondary Theme (Primary) (F) Closing Theme I (F) Closing Theme II (F) B (Development) Secondary Theme Primary Theme Closing Theme 1-14 Introduction A (Exposition) Primary Theme (Bb) Transition Secondary Theme (Primary) (F) Closing Theme I (F) Closing Theme II (F) B (Development) Secondary Theme Primary Theme Closing Theme
K. 361-Form continued A (Recapitulation) Primary Theme (Bb) Transition Secondary Theme (Primary) (Bb) Closing Theme I (Bb) Closing Theme II (Bb) Coda Primary Theme material (from 37 and 38) 223-end Closing Theme II A (Recapitulation) Primary Theme (Bb) Transition Secondary Theme (Primary) (Bb) Closing Theme I (Bb) Closing Theme II (Bb) Coda Primary Theme material (from 37 and 38) 223-end Closing Theme II
Serenade in Eb Major K. 375 I. Allegro maestoso II. Menuetto III. Adagio IV. Menuetto V. Allegro I. Allegro maestoso II. Menuetto III. Adagio IV. Menuetto V. Allegro
K. 375-Form 1-5 Introduction A (Exposition) 6-24 Primary Theme (Eb) Transition Secondary Theme I (Bb minor) Secondary Theme II (Bb Major) Closing Theme (Bb Major) B (Development Transition Introduction Secondary Theme I 1-5 Introduction A (Exposition) 6-24 Primary Theme (Eb) Transition Secondary Theme I (Bb minor) Secondary Theme II (Bb Major) Closing Theme (Bb Major) B (Development Transition Introduction Secondary Theme I
K. 375-Form continued A (Recapitulation) Primary Theme (Eb) Transition Secondary Theme I (Eb) Secondary Theme II (Eb) Closing Theme (Eb) 211-end Coda Transition (from Development) Introduction (elaborated) 232-end Secondary Theme I A (Recapitulation) Primary Theme (Eb) Transition Secondary Theme I (Eb) Secondary Theme II (Eb) Closing Theme (Eb) 211-end Coda Transition (from Development) Introduction (elaborated) 232-end Secondary Theme I
Serenade in C minor K. 388 I. Allegro II. Andante III. Menuetto in canone IV. Allegro (Theme and Variations) I. Allegro II. Andante III. Menuetto in canone IV. Allegro (Theme and Variations)
K. 388-Form A (Exposition) 1-9 Primary Theme (Part I) (C) Primary Theme (Part II) (C) Primary Theme (Part I) (C) Transition Secondary Theme (a twice) (Eb) Secondary Theme (b twice) (Eb) Closing Theme I (Eb) Closing Theme II (Eb) B (Development) Primary Theme (meas. 5) Primary Theme (part II) Primary Theme (part II) (meas ) A (Exposition) 1-9 Primary Theme (Part I) (C) Primary Theme (Part II) (C) Primary Theme (Part I) (C) Transition Secondary Theme (a twice) (Eb) Secondary Theme (b twice) (Eb) Closing Theme I (Eb) Closing Theme II (Eb) B (Development) Primary Theme (meas. 5) Primary Theme (part II) Primary Theme (part II) (meas )
K. 388-Form continued A (Recapitulation) Primary Theme (Part I) (C) Primary Theme (Part II) (C) Primary Theme (Part I) (C) Transition (extended) Secondary Theme (a twice) (C) Secondary Theme (b twice) (C) Closing Theme I (C) 217-end Closing Theme II (C) (hints of C Major) A (Recapitulation) Primary Theme (Part I) (C) Primary Theme (Part II) (C) Primary Theme (Part I) (C) Transition (extended) Secondary Theme (a twice) (C) Secondary Theme (b twice) (C) Closing Theme I (C) 217-end Closing Theme II (C) (hints of C Major)