Listening Guide
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Listening Guide
Mozart: Symphony No. 40 in G minor, First Movement
DATE OF WORK:
1788
MOVEMENTS:
I. Allegro molto; sonata-allegro form, G minor
II. Andante; sonata-allegro form, E-flat major
III. Allegro moderato; minuet and trio form, G minor
IV. Allegro assai; sonata-allegro form, G minor
“Romantic” minor-mode setting.
WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:
Opening rocket theme that grows out of 3-note motive, with continued
motivic development.
Contrasting themes and keys of sonata-allegro form provide drama in
movement.
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