Divertimento for String Trio in E♭ major, K. 563 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Divertimento for String Trio in E♭ major, K. 563 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Mozart completed this work for string ensemble in 1788, with the premiere performance being given in April 1789 in Dresden. Mozart played the viola for the premiere performance. The work was dedicated to Michael Puchberg, a freemason who loaned money to Mozart.

The structure of the ensemble, that being a violin, viola and cello, was unusual for the period. The decision to compose for this format suggests Mozart planned to perform his own works as part of his tour to Germany in 1789.

The work is comprised of six movements: I. Allegro 00:00 II. Adagio 12:00 III. Menuetto (Allegretto) – Trio 25:29 IV. Andante 30:54 V. Menuetto (Allegretto) – Trio – Trio II 39:06 VI. Allegro 44:31