Violin Concerto in A major | |
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No. 5 "Turkish" | |
by W. A. Mozart | |
Key | A major |
Catalogue | K. 219 |
Composed | 1775 |
Movements | Three (Allegro aperto – Adagio – Allegro aperto, Adagio, Rondeau – Tempo di minuetto) |
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The Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major, K. 219, often referred to by the nickname "Turkish",[1] was written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1775, premiering during the Christmas season that year in Salzburg. It follows the typical fast–slow–fast musical structure.