MOZART

Mozart

Mozart's Symphony No.40 in G minor

It was written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1788. It is sometimes known as 'Great G minor symphony'.

Instruments used in the orchestra

The revised version of the symphony includes flute, 2 clarinets, 2 oboes, 2 horns, 2 bassoons and strings. Trumpets and timpani aren't included.

The symphony is divided into four movements as fast, slow, minuet, fast movement which is described as: Molto allegro, 2/2; Andante, 6/8; Menuetto - Trio, 3/4; Allegro assai, 2/2.

The first is played with low strings with divided violas. The third movement was in sonata form but the minuet and trio ...