Mozart - String Quartet No. 20 in D major, K. 499, "Hoffmeister"

[@kenwardski]

One thing I love about this quartet is that little motive that so innocently ends the exposition (5:06 - 5:08), and then begins to take over the whole movement like some manic obsession. Just when you think it's gone for good, there it is again at 8:38, and returns finally to have the last word.

[@frentom]

Something similar happens in the last movement of Mozart's under-appreciated K. 174 string quintet, when, in the last movment the 16th notes rise up and finally take over everything.

[@johniselogrep7138]

It appears in the Last Movement. Best, John

[@Танечка-ч2г]

Да

[@SAPBM]

An isolated quartet in its production : very rare !

[@lcarliner]

One of the movements was used as background music in a scene in one of my favorate movies, , "Protocol" starring Goldie Hawn. I have always wondered what work it was derived from. Now I know! Tahnks!

[@bullitt7544]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@Lexicop2]

I am pleased that the group repeated the exposition in the first movement.

[@BigBand1942]

Lexicop2 That's what I thought! Thank You

[@paulheffron4836]

I like repeats in general because it helps to firmly establish and firmly plant the musical ideas that will further develop as the piece progresses.

[@jeanpaulchoppart6818]

Beautiful mode shift at 1:30 (prepared at 1:23).

[@alanmexicanos6202]

On ressent une certaine détresse et de Mozart dans ce quator à cordes. L'Adagio exprime la douleur du moment, et l'allegro final l'irritation d'un lion en cage. Mais c'est un passage délicat de sa vie qui se joue à ce moment là.

[@aliciayarahi6762]

Charming!

[@johniselogrep7138]

Only Johann Christian Bach could write something more sublime than this wonderous essay in emotional subtly. Best, John

[@ktriebler]

Huh?

[@matinalmuse]

9:33

[@matinalmuse]

原來曲名是K499

[@gerardbegni2806]

This quartet is poorly known. It is isolated between the series of 6 quartets to Haydn and the series of 3 quartets for the King of Prussia. it is often named the 'Hoffmeister' quartet.

[@FranckSonata]

For the reason you point out, the K. 499 has long been known by the name "der Einzelgänger" ("the loner").

[@Usinon]

What choir is singing this?

[@paulheffron4836]

Your comment made me aware of how the Smithson String Quartet plays here with such a singing tone and synergy that it suggests a choir of voices.

[@abrahamparraamante6850]

JAJAJAJ the same I think

[@walterstoffel4714]

Well, I think it's fair to say Mozart wrote some fair compositions for voices. www.lanceaspiritunbroken.com

[@maxfochtmann9576]

Спасибо, действительно звучит как песнь, великолепно, сам Моцарт гордился бы.

[@shutdafup]

Col Klink's quartet at 9:37 :>) LOL

[@bullitt7544]

I just finished watching the episode for about the 100th time, it is one of the funniest episodes. You are way to smart to have added this comment here. To me I will always associate this with Colonel Klink and the Hammelburg Quartet. Now if they could only add The US Air Force number here it would be a "Wonder." Thanks a million you really made me laugh when I saw your comment, not likely to many others will think as much of Klink's rendition as I do. :)

[@ObtuseArmadillo]

@@bullitt7544 We all know Klink is the Mozart of the 20th century....

[@hoteldennis]

I've been searching for this since I heard it on Hogan's Heroes. I finally Googled, "What song does Klink play on the violin". I got the title and found this.

[@sc2youtube744]

10:57

[@BigBand1942]

noah o True.....but 9:38

[@sc2youtube744]

+Michael R. hahaha no that's just where I needed to start a theory analysis for school haha

[@BigBand1942]

noah o Still very Nice......No?

[@sc2youtube744]

+Michael R. Is ok I'm not a big classical guy. I really like romantic and really 20th century better. Sibelius my guy

[@BigBand1942]

noah o Do you admire the crooners from 40's ERA? Dick Todd......Bing Crosby......Dean Martin?

[@thegoalfather9922]

16:15

[@TheHarryroks]

What orchestra is playing this?!?!\

[@DangerousFacts48]

Portsmouth Sinfonietta

[@dianacowen1688]

Who's playing?

[@oppie47]

The Smithson String Quartet: Jaap Schröder, violin Marilyn McDonald, violin Judson Griffin, viola Kenneth Slowik, cello

[@dianacowen1688]

Any more info? When was it recorded. ...where? Thanks

[@oppie47]

Diana Cowen It was recorded May 1985, Concordia College Chapel, Bronxville, New York

[@BigBand1942]

TheDucciano Well the Dukeyano.............learn to appreciate good music an people......An old guy from Jersey taught me that!

[@BigBand1942]

Ok Dukey ano....!

[@joaquinsabater8660]

illo juan

[@rigoletto92111]

Colonel Klink butchered the second movement in a Hogan's Heroes episode.