DLXI. MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus: Divertimento #12 in E-Flat Major, K. 252

DLXI. MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791)

Divertimento #12 in E-Flat Major, K. 252 (1776)
1. Andante
2. Menuetto
3. Polonaise (Andante)
4. Presto assai
Bläser der Berliner Philharmoniker
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(11:42)

First movement

A lilting 6/8; the oboe takes the melody as the other five instruments lightly punctuate the rhythm.

Second movement

The horn gets a prominent part.

Third movement

A rare inclusion of this classic Polish formal dance:

Fourth movement

A lively presto based on Austrian song.