| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 2 movements |
|---|---|
| Composition Year | 2026 |
| Work Title | Cadenzas for Mozart Violin Concert No.5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative. Title | Matt Weiss original cadenzas for Mozart Violin Concerto No.5 |
| Composer | Weiss, Matthew C. |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | None [force assignment] |
| Key | A major |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 2 movements |
| Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. | 2026 |
| First Performance. | 2026/01/31 |
| First Publication. | 2026 |
| Average DurationAvg. Duration | 8 minutes |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Modern |
| Piece Style | Classical |
| Instrumentation | solo violin |
| External Links | https://youtu.be/8xDym2Ga7Gg |
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K. 219 ("Turkish"), composed in December 1775 at age 19, stands as his most mature and imaginative violin concerto, blending elegant Classical grace with bold innovations and exotic flair. The opening Allegro aperto surprises with an unexpected lyrical Adagio interruption right after the orchestral introduction, followed by a radiant new theme over the orchestra's original motif, showcasing Mozart's playful structural ingenuity.
The central Adagio offers profound, song-like introspection with soaring violin lines and delicate wind dialogues.
The finale, a Rondeau: Tempo di minuetto, unfolds as a graceful minuet interrupted by a vigorous "Turkish" episode in A minor—featuring driving rhythms, chromatic outbursts, and percussive col legno effects in the lower strings, evoking the Janissary-style music popular in 18th-century Europe.
In today’s performance, soloist Matt Weiss premieres his original cadenzas for the first and second movements, crafted in authentic Classical style, while employing slightly modified versions of the traditional Joachim cadenzas in the third movement.
