Piano Trio No. 6, K. 564 (Mozart)
Movements
i Allegro, ii Andante in C major, iii Allegretto
Notes
The Piano Trio No. 6 in G major, K. 564, was written by Mozart in 1788 and is part of his series of piano trios. It is originally scored for piano, violin and cello. This is a subtle work, and charm is the main characteristic of the Trio in G. A piano sonata served as the basis for the work, and Mozart’s craftsmanship can be seen in the clever way he was able to write completely independent parts for the two string players. The C major Theme in the Andante has a slightly naive, folk quality. Each player takes a turn with the theme to create a sequence of captivating and entertaining Variations. The fifth of the set, in the minor, has an somewhat unearthly atmosphere, which is speedily banished by the cheeky last Variation. The Finale is in a lilting 6/8 rhythm; in its more discreet moments it is almost an aristocratic Siciliano, while at other times it has a more rustic and Ländlerish swing.
