Mozart, W.A. - Divertimento No. 3, KV. 229 (3 Violins)Origin: Originally composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart around 1783 for two oboes and English horn (part of his Five Divertimenti, K. 439b), this elegant, multi movement classical work adapts beautifully into an all violin trio. Characteristics: It features bright, balanced part writing where the classical charm and conversational nature of the original wind trio are beautifully preserved. Pedagogical Insights Difficulty Level: Accessible to

Handling the original bassoon foundation

the top register becomes highly brilliant and conversational

including stately marches

and Cello)

Ensemble Balance & Textures: This arrangement provides an excellent introduction to standard string trio textures

The absence of a middle-register instrument (like the viola) requires the second violin and cello to carefully manage their outer-voice relationship

"opera overture" energy driving without sounding heavy

Rienhold Gliere was born in the mid 1800's in Kiev in what is now Ukraine and died in the mid 1900's in Moscow

Violin II & Viola: Intermediate

it introduces the student to standard classical phrasing

the celebrated and deeply recognizable third movement from Claude Debussy’s Suite bergamasque (originally composed for solo piano)

Teaching Note: This piece is a fantastic milestone for students because it sounds like a mature