Walter Meyer wrote concerning the "frivolous" theme in Mozart's 3rd movement
of the d minor piano concerto:

>To me, the so called "frivolous" theme seems an organic outgrowth
>of the preceding passage.....
>
>I think the theme in question is an inspired flavoring to that movement's
>earlier themes, down to their almost parodied recapitulation in the winds
>at the very end.

'Organic" and "inspired" sounds so good.  It's a pity that the theme itself
is so musically weak.

When Ulvi first raised this issue of the "theme", I kept listening to
Annie Fischer's version of the thrid movement.  Initially, I also thought
that this theme was a natural outgrowth of what came before it.  The
movement begins in such a "dark" manner, then lightens before the frivolous
theme begins.  However, after repeated listenings, I concluded that the
theme just sucks.  It's a loser and an excellent reminder that no matter
how good you are at something, some days it doesn't click at all.

Don Satz
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