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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart completed his Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, on 10 August 1788. [1] The longest and last symphony that he composed, it is regarded by many critics as among the greatest symphonies in classical music. [2] [3] The work is nicknamed the Jupiter Symphony, probably coined by the impresario Johann Peter Salomon.
Jupiter Symphony, orchestral work by Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, known for its good humour, exuberant energy, and unusually grand scale for a symphony of the Classical period. These qualities likely earned the symphony its nickname “Jupiter”—for the chief god of the ancient Roman pantheon. The Jupiter was completed in 1788 ...
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Nonetheless, Mozart’s last symphony holds a special place in the music industry. It uses a variety of instruments. These include a flute, two bassoons, two oboes, strings, trumpets in C, two horns in C and F, and timpani in C and G. All these instruments together create a unique and charming melody. However, it is uncertain whether Mozart was ...
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Jan 27, 2006 · On the 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birth, we look at his final symphony: No. 41 in C Major, or the Jupiter Symphony. Mozart wrote it just three years before his death in 1791.
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Aug 8, 2016 · Prepare for a mind-melting glimpse into the genius of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This video analyses the counterpoint (note-against-note movement) found in Mozart's Symphony No. 41 in C, K 551, known as 'Jupiter'. The movement is full of short, infectious melodies and musical figures and this video digs deep into the contrapuntal structure and ...
Further spurious and doubtful symphonies can be found at Mozart symphonies of spurious or doubtful authenticity . The symphonies K. 19b, 66c, 66d, 66e, Anh.C 11.07, and Anh.C 11.08 are lost, and it is uncertain whether they are Mozart's work: they have not been included in the list below. The symphony numbers in the range 42 to 56 are sometimes ...
Aug 13, 2011 · Enjoy the magnificent finale of Mozart's Symphony No. 41 in C, also known as the Jupiter Symphony, performed by a talented orchestra. This video features the fourth movement, Molto Allegro, which ...
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