Symphonies nos. 40 & 41

Album by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart & Tafelmusik & Bruno Weil

Symphonies nos. 40 & 41 is a set of two late symphonies by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composed in 1788. They exemplify the late Classical orchestral style, combining dramatic minor-key writing, vivid wind and string colour, increased chromaticism and contrapuntal complexity, and they occupy a central place in Mozart's final symphonic output.

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  1. 1.
    Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: I. Molto allegro
    7:09
  2. 2.
    Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: II. Andante
    10:12
  3. 3.
    Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: III. Menuetto. Allegretto
    3:35
  4. 4.
    Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K. 550: IV. Allegro assai
    9:20
  5. 5.
    Symphony no. 41 in C major, K. 551 “Jupiter”: I. Allegro vivace
    10:59
  6. 6.
    Symphony no. 41 in C major, K. 551 “Jupiter”: II. Andante cantabile
    9:09
  7. 7.
    Symphony no. 41 in C major, K. 551 “Jupiter”: III. Menuetto. Allegretto
    4:09
  8. 8.
    Symphony no. 41 in C major, K. 551 “Jupiter”: IV. Molto allegro
    11:21

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