When did Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart write Symphony No. 25?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart wrote Symphony No. 25 in October 1773 when he was seventeen years old. He finished the piece on the 5th of October in Salzburg.
Questions about Symphony No. 25 (Mozart)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What key is used for three movements of Symphony No. 25 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
G minor serves as the home key for three of its four movements. The third movement Menuetto returns to G minor before shifting to G major for the Trio section.
How did Joseph Haydn influence the composition of Symphony No. 25 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
Joseph Haydn composed Symphony No. 39 in G minor around the same time and likely inspired the structure and key choice of Mozart's work. Their structural parallels suggest direct engagement between the two composers who knew each other personally by 1785.
Which orchestra performed Symphony No. 25 first in the United States?
The Boston Symphony Orchestra performed this symphony first in the United States on the 27th of October 1899. Wilhelm Gericke conducted that historic concert under the direction of the orchestra.
Why is the opening movement of Symphony No. 25 famous today?
Miloš Forman selected the opening movement as the score for his 1984 biographical film about Mozart which won an Academy Award. This musical choice appeared over the opening credits and introduced Mozart to millions who had never heard his compositions before.