The Maurerische Trauermusik (Masonic Funeral Music) in C minor, K. 477 (K. 479a), is an orchestral work composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1785 in his capacity as a member of the Freemasons. Mozart's own entry into his catalogue under the heading "July 1785" must be considered in error; he most likely forgot to enter a new heading for November. It was performed during a Masonic funeral service held on 17 November 1785 in memory of two of Mozart's Masonic brethren, Duke Georg August of Mecklenburg-Strelitz and Count Franz Esterházy von Galántha, members of the Viennese aristocracy.
Date of composition | 1785 (July) |
First published | 1805 – Offenbach am Main : Johann André (parts. Plate 2193) |
Tonality | C Minor |
Catalogue | KV 477 |
Instruments |
Clarinet
2x Oboe 3x Basset Horn Contrabassoon/Double Bassoon 2x Horn Strings |
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Maurerische Trauermusik en do mineur, KV 477 "Masonic Funeral Music" Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Maurerische Trauermusik in do minore, KV 477 "Masonic Funeral Music" Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Maurerische Trauermusik c-moll, KV 477 "Masonic Funeral Music" |