Mozart's six three-part Preludes and Fugues for Violin, Viola and Violoncello, K. 404a, are arrangements of fugues by J.S. Bach and Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, with Mozart likely composing four of the slow introductions himself.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Mozart's contact with Baron Gottfried van Swieten introduced him to the works of J.S. Bach and Handel, profoundly influencing his compositional style, particularly his use of counterpoint.
Composition History
Mozart's Divertimento, K. 563, was commissioned by his friend and fellow Freemason Johann Michael Puchberg, who provided financial support to the composer.
Compositional Technique
The Divertimento, K. 563, is Mozart's longest chamber music work, lasting about 45 minutes, and despite its title, it possesses a profound rather than merely cheerful character.
Performer Biography
The Jacques Thibaud String Trio, named after French violinist Jacques Thibaud, was founded in 1994 and has received international acclaim, touring extensively across Europe, Japan, and North America.
Performer Biography
The Jacques Thibaud String Trio has a long-standing relationship with Missouri-based technology company Brewer Science, performing annually in the area for over 20 years.
