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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