Symphonies No. 40 & No. 25

Album by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart & Scottish Chamber Orchestra & James Conlon

Symphonies No. 40 & No. 25 is a pairing of orchestral works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composed in 1788 and 1773 respectively. Both symphonies, each in G minor, exemplify Classical-era orchestral writing with a contrast between agitated, dramatic textures and lyrical passages, the earlier work reflecting Mozart's youthful engagement with Sturm und Drang idioms and the later piece representing a more concentrated, mature voice within his late symphonic output.
First released: 1985

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Symphony No. 40, KV 550: I. Molto allegro
    8:19
  2. 2.
    Symphony No. 40, KV 550: II. Andante
    8:22
  3. 3.
    Symphony No. 40, KV 550: III. Menuetto
    4:39
  4. 4.
    Symphony No. 40, KV 550: IV. Allegro assai
    9:48
  5. 5.
    Symphony No. 25, KV 183: I. Allegro con brio
    7:21
  6. 6.
    Symphony No. 25, KV 183: II. Andante
    5:17
  7. 7.
    Symphony No. 25, KV 183: III. Menuetto - Trio
    3:42
  8. 8.
    Symphony No. 25, KV 183: IV. Allegro
    4:34

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