Mozart: Symphony #35 in D “Haffner”, k. 385 mov.

2 (Andante)

● melody: There is always a clear motion, usually in the upper voices. The first violins are
almost always moving up or down in pitch to reach a destination, the next cadence (i.e.
mm. 82-end, 61-65, etc.)
● harmony: Chord changes are not very common, harmonies typically change with each
measure.
● form: This movement is in sonata form, where new ideas are introduced with the first few
phrases and then new accompanying patterns are used to aid the development of the
ideas, like syncopation at the beginning of the development and the use of 32nd notes at
measure 79.
● Unity and variety: The arpeggiated 16th notes are voiced in different voices, first in the
second violins(mm. 1-10), then in the bassoon(mm. 12-16)
● Emotional relevance: This work does not strike me emotionally, at least not yet. Much of
the music of Mozart’s time was not written to express much human emotion, but it was
used to set a particular mood at various events. This movement, for me, is very elegant.
This sets a mood that one can imagine being used to set up for a formal banquet. It is
absolutely great music that is worth learning from and understanding, but I need to do
more listening to gain a deeper emotional interpretation.

Mozart: Ave verum corpus

● melody: the melody is mostly kept in the upper voice while being supported by the lower
voices, the melody of mm. 3-10 is seen a few times in the piece and it is where most of
the focus is throughout.
● harmony: The harmony changes at varying rates through the piece, mm. 1-10 sees
much less change than 39-41. This corresponds with the amount of emotional power
these moments have.
● form: this work is very short and with such little material, it is tough to determine the form
exactly
● Unity and variety: Unity is held mostly by similar rhythms throughout the pieces, there’s
always some type of simple division of measures, mostly in choral/familiar style allows
for unity through the short piece. The variety lies within the harmony, Mozart explores
complex harmony that pushes and pulls momentum within the piece.
● Emotional relevance: This work was written near the ends of Mozart’s life, and that the
fact that the original chant is a Eucharistic prayer helps give me context of which angle
to interpret this. This work resonates very much with me emotionally, I feel that this is
one of the ways Mozart is proclaiming that he is giving his life as it nears the end. This is
a very powerful yet solemn statement that one professes while disappearing into the
“end”.