Mozart, W.A. - 12 Duos for Two Violas, K.487Originally composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1786 (traditionally associated with horns or woodwinds), these 12 Duos are frequently arranged for various string pairings. When played by two violas, they provide a brilliant, rare spotlight on the middle voice of the string family, offering delightful Classical structures in an intimate chamber setting. They range from elegant minuets to lively, driving allegros, making them absolute staples for

Target Audience: Perfect for intermediate students

and engaging in contrapuntal dialogue

and precise position shifting (primarily 1st to 3rd positions)

Ensemble Precision: The transparent texture demands absolute rhythmic precision and tight ensemble synchronization

was originally written as the second part of a trilogy of orchestral overtures titled "Nature

Left-Hand Dexterity: Offers great practice for clear finger placement and basic shifts

interlocking layers

His compositions were numerous - ballets

This gives the two violins a solid harmonic foundation to tune against

This purchase is for the all movements of the Divertimento

Historical Hook for Students: Sharing the fact that Mozart wrote this at 13 years old is an excellent motivator

439b) for three wind instruments