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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 's ''Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331'' is a Sonata in 3 (three) Movement s: #''Andante grazioso'' - a theme with six Variations #''Menuetto'' - a Minuet and trio #''Alla Turca: Allegretto'' It is not known for certain exactly where and when Mozart composed the sonata - in Vienna or Salzburg in around 1783 is currently thought to be most likely, though Paris and dates as far back as 1778 have also been suggested. The last movement, ''Alla Turca'' or popularly known as the '''''Turkish Rondo''''' is often heard on its own, and is one of the most well known of all Mozart's works. It imitates the sound of Turkish Janissary bands, the music of which was much in vogue at that time. Various other works of the time imitate this music, including Mozart's own Opera '' The Abduction From The Seraglio ''. For more on Turkish music influences, see Turkish Music (style) . Adante grazioso has many other variations by various musicians. RELATIONSHIPS TO LATER COMPOSITIONS
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