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Mozart’s Music

Symphony No. 40 The classical symphony typically contained four movements. 1st movement - fast movement 2nd movement - slow movement 3rd movement - Minuet (dance in 3,4 time) 4th movement - fast movement Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 was one of only two symphonies that Mozart wrote in a minor key. Symphony No. 40 was completed in just a few weeks in July of 1788.

Piano Concerto No. 21 The Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major was completed on March 9, 1785, four weeks after the completion of another concerto. The concerto has three movements: Allegro maestoso (dignified, majestic) Andante Allegro vivace assai Vivace – lively or brisk manner Assai - very

Listening Samples Symphony No. 40 Piano Concerto No. 21 1st movement - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l45DAuXYSIs Piano Concerto No. 21 2nd movement - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZNt3ESnf8Q