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

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 Divert