Monday, October 10, 2011

Music #107 -Mozart Symphony No.41

Symphony No.41 

- aka the 'Jupiter' symphony, K.551
- Mozart's last symphony, “Jupiter was the summation of his symphonic development, ending with undiluted orchestral brilliance.”
- Jupiter is the king of the gods in ancient Roman mythology.
Mvt.1 Allegro vivace 
Mvt.2 Andante cantabile 
Mvt.3 Menuetto: Allegretto - Trio 
Mvt.4 Molto allegro: 
 

Sir George Grove wrote, 
"[No.41] is the greatest orchestral work of the world which preceded the French Revolution." 

Mozart composed his 3 final and greatest symphonies (Nos.39-41) in rapid succession in the summer of 1788.


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