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LiSTeN TO . . . Example 9.4 online.
it into the subject of a brief fugue, then sets it as a descending melodic sequence, and finally turns the motive on its head—what went down now goes up!
Example 9.4 > mozart inverts the motive
The retransition (journey back to the main theme and tonic key) is suddenly interrupted by sforzandi (loud attacks). But soon a dominant pedal point sounds in the bassoons (4:39), and above it the flute and clarinets descend, cascading gradually like a waterfall back to the tonic pitch. This use of colorful, solo wood- winds in the retransition is a hallmark of Mozart’s symphonic style.
recapitulation (download 25 at 4:45)
As expected, the recapitulation offers the themes in the same order in which they appeared in the exposition. But now the transition theme, which Mozart has left untouched since the exposition, receives extended attention (5:15), cre- ating something akin to a second development section. When the lyrical second theme finally reappears (5:52), now in the minor mode, its mood is somber and plaintive. Because the repeating motive of the first theme rounds off the reca- pitulation by way of a closing theme, only the briefest coda (6:51) is needed to end this passionate, haunting movement.
listening Cue
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Symphony No. 40 in G minor (1788), K. 550
First movement, Molto allegro (very fast) Genre: Symphony
Form: Sonata–allegro
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what to listen for: While the divisions within sonata-allegro form are important to hear, in this movement Mozart seems to emphasize the anxiety, even despair, we all sometimes experience. Here, as with most music, structural listening and emotional listening can occur simultaneously.
ReAD . . . a detailed Listening Guide of this selection online.
LiSTeN TO . . . this selection streaming online.
WATCH . . . an Active Listening Guide of this selection online.
DO . . . Listening Exercise 9.1, Mozart, Symphony No. 40 in G minor, online.
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