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Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K 550

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performers: 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales
Conductor: Thomas S酶nderg氓rd
Recording date: 20 February 2014
Date of broadcast: 20 February 2014

Mozart has us hooked. The beginning of this symphony - with its earnest rhythm and serious-minded tune - is so insistent we must listen. He rewards us with one of his best works.

Departing radically from the vivacity of Mozart鈥檚 other two symphonies composed that same summer - this one is persistently intense and dark. The lure of formal gentility is suggested by the famous opening theme but tension lingers throughout.

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performers: 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales
Conductor: Thomas S酶nderg氓rd
Recording date: 20 February 2014
Date of broadcast: 20 February 2014

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