Mozart: Symphony No. 39 | Nikolaus Harnoncourt & Concentus Musicus

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Yet another stroke of genius from Mozart: Symphony No. 39 in E-flat major, K. 543, performed here by Nikolaus Harnoncourt and Concentus Musicus, some of them playing period instruments. The concert took place in the Stefaniensaal in 2014 in Graz/Austria.

(00:32) I. Adagio – Allegro
(11:23) II. Andante con moto
(19:08) III. Menuetto. Allegretto - Trio
(23:08) IV. Finale. Allegro

Symphony No. 39 in E-flat major, K. 543 is the first of Mozart's (1756-1791) last three symphonies. The works were composed in close succession during the summer months of 1788. According to Mozart's own "List of all my works," the Symphony in E flat major K. 543 was completed on June 26, the Symphony in G minor K. 550 on July 25, and the Symphony in C major K. 551 on August 10, 1788.

In Mozart's music, the key of Symphony No. 39, E-flat major, generally associated with tonal richness, warmth, and often also for a kind of ceremonial dignity. The key connects the symphony to the Divertimento for String Trio K. 563, completed in late September 1788, and the overture to Mozart's last opera "The Magic Flute" from 1791. In the early 19th century, the symphony was dubbed the "swan song." This is possibly due to the fact that the work was printed last in several chamber music adaptations of the time, and was therefore associated with the idea of the swan song as the artist's last utterance.

The Austrian Nikolaus Harnoncourt was one of the most influential conductors of the 20th and early 21st centuries. For over 60 years, he had a formative influence on the world of classical music. In 1953, he and his wife, the violinist Alice Hoffelner, founded the Concentus Musicus Wien, a historical music ensemble specializing in the performance of early music. At the time, the influence that Concentus Musicus Wien had on music worldwide was groundbreaking. Many historical music ensembles were formed following its example.

Thumbnail photo: © Werner Kmetitsch

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