XCV. MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus: Symphony #39 in E-Flat Major, K. 543

XCV. MOZART, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791)

Symphony #39 in E-Flat Major, K. 543 (1788)
1. Adagio -- Allegro
2. Andante con moto
3. Menuetto
4. Allegro
Kaleidoscope Chamber Orchestra
(31:38)

Mozart wrote his last three symphonies very quickly during the summer of 1788. Nikolaus Harnoncourt thoughtfully suggests that the three from a symphonic trilogy (based on the idea of this symphony's grand overture-introduction and its lack of a coda. The idea does make some sense, as #40 lacks the kind of grand-ending finale of #41.)

This conductorless ensemble of very young people plays standing up (except for the French horns and celli) and they quite capable; nuance and shading is in evidence and they play with great spirit.