Corn - arhetip și inovație: analiza comparativă a cvintetelor pentru pian și suflători de Mozart (K.452) și Beethoven (Op. 16)
Horn – Archetype and Innovation: A Comparative Analysis of Mozart’s Quintet K. 452 and Beethoven’s Op. 16 for Piano and Winds

Summary/Abstract: This article provides a comparative analysis of the Piano and Wind Quintets by Mozart (K. 452) and Beethoven (Op. 16), emphasizing the E-flat major key’s role in favoring the natural horn’s harmonic series. The study explores the instrument’s function as a structural "architect" and timbral bridge between the piano and woodwinds. By examining the transition from Mozart’s "galant" balance to Beethoven’s dramatic virtuosity, the article highlights the horn's evolution from a hunting signal instrument to a sophisticated chamber voice. Furthermore, it addresses the practical innovation required for modern hornists to recapture historical expressiveness while using contemporary valve technology.

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