Mozart
Symphony No. 40 in G Minor
"One of only two Mozart symphonies in a minor key, brimming with restless tragedy."
Archival Record & Lore
Written in the summer of 1788 during a period of immense financial and emotional distress, the "Great G minor" symphony abandons classical polite restraint for a startling, breathless urgency and tragic depth.
Era
Classical
Medium
Orchestral
Mood
Tense
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