Rondo Alla Turca (Part B, ver 1) | Piano Play-Along
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Composed around 1783 and published in 1784, “Rondo Alla Turca” is the third and final movement of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331. Commonly known as the “Turkish March,” this lively piece draws on the popular 18th-century European fascination with Turkish (Ottoman) military music, particularly the sound of Janissary bands, which used percussion-heavy instrumentation and exotic rhythmic patterns.
The movement is written in rondo form (ABACAB’-Coda), with a recurring main theme that alternates contrasting episodes. The spirited principal theme mimics the percussive and rhythmic qualities of Turkish music through staccato articulation, quick repeated notes, and a strong, march-like pulse. This piece showcases Mozart’s wit and virtuosity and remains one of his most beloved and recognizable piano works.

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