Symphonies Nos. 40 & 41

Album by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart & Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks & Herbert Blomstedt

Symphonies Nos. 40 and 41 are orchestral works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, both composed in 1788. Representative of the Classical era and forming the culmination of his symphonic output, they exhibit heightened drama, advanced harmonic language, contrapuntal complexity and richly textured orchestration that reflect his late style.
First released: 7th September 2018

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: I. Molto allegro
    7:49
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: II. Andante
    12:18
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: III. Menuetto. Allegretto – Trio
    4:30
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K. 550: IV. Allegro assai
    9:29
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 “Jupiter”: I. Allegro vivace
    10:58
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 “Jupiter”: II. Andante cantabile
    10:33
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 “Jupiter”: III. Menuetto. Allegretto – Trio
    5:09
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551 “Jupiter”: IV. Molto allegro
    11:47

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