Symphonies nos. 39-41

Album by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart & Chamber Orchestra of Europe & Nikolaus Harnoncourt

Symphonies Nos. 39-41 are a set of orchestral works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composed in 1788. They are among his final symphonies and exemplify late Classical orchestral writing, featuring richer orchestration, expressive harmonic language, contrasting moods and a blend of lyrical themes with contrapuntal and dramatic textures that reflect Mozart's mature style.

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Disc 1

  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 39 in E-flat major, K. 543: I. Adagio - Allegro
    10:37
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 39 in E-flat major, K. 543: II. Andante con moto
    8:30
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 39 in E-flat major, K. 543: III. Menuetto: Allegretto
    4:05
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 39 in E-flat major, K. 543: IV. Finale: Allegro
    7:58
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: I. Molto allegro
    7:30
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: II. Andante
    13:08
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: III. Menuetto: Allegretto
    4:38
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: IV. Allegro assai
    10:34

Disc 2

  1. 2.
    Symphony no. 41 in C major, K. 551 "Jupiter": I. Allegro vivace
    12:31
  2. 3.
    Symphony no. 41 in C major, K. 551 "Jupiter": II. Andante cantabile
    11:11
  3. 4.
    Symphony no. 41 in C major, K. 551 "Jupiter": III. Menuetto: Allegretto
    5:48
  4. 5.
    Symphony no. 41 in C major, K. 551 "Jupiter": IV. Molto allegro
    11:02

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