The third movement, Adagio, of Mozart's Serenade No.10 is widely known for its inclusion in Miloš Forman's film 'Amadeus', where Antonio Salieri describes it as 'the voice of God'.
Composition History
The title 'Gran Partita' for Mozart's Serenade No.10 KV 361 was not given by the composer but by an anonymous hand on the manuscript.
Instruments
The Serenade No.10 includes an unusual double bass part, which, with its 16' tessitura, makes the ensemble's sound more 'symphonic' than a simple wind group.
Instruments
Mozart's Serenade No.10 features basset horns, which were 'new' instruments at the time, providing a warm, mellow sound.
Composition History
The exact date, place of composition, and occasion for Mozart's Serenade No.10 KV 361, also known as 'Gran Partita', are uncertain.
Historical Context
Harmoniemusik, the genre to which Mozart's Serenade No.10 belongs, was a popular form of entertainment music in the second half of the eighteenth century.
