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Richard Atkinson discusses the intentionally terrible counterpoint in Mozart’s K. 522 Divertimento, entitled “Ein musikalischer Spaß,” traditionally translated as “A Musical Joke.” This is a fair use educational commentary that uses small excerpts from the following recordings/performances:
Mozart, Ein musikalischer Spaß: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzaQixVGoQg
Haydn, Op. 20 No. 3 Quartet in G minor: Quatuor Mosaïques
Haydn, Symphonies No. 66 in B flat and No. 60 in C: The Academy of Ancient Music, conducted by Christopher Hogwood
Mozart, Quartet in A, K. 464: Quatuor Mosaïques
Mozart, Exsultate, jubilate (motet), K. 165: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYHPKkIHytA
Haydn, Op. 33 No. 3 Quartet in C: Apponyi Quartet
00:00 - First movement
04:32 - Second movement
05:35 - Third movement
06:22 - Fourth movement