Symphony No. 40 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Information about Symphony No. 40 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and the best recordings available on CD or for download.
The work was written in 1788, and is in the key of G minor. It consists of four movements lasting a total of approximately 34 minutes.
RECOMMENDED RECORDINGS
Bernstein (Deutsche Grammophon 444 548-2)
Highly recommended.
Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Leonard Bernstein, 1984.
Deutsche Grammophon 444 548-2
Coupled with Symphony No. 41 (Jupiter)
Mackerras (Teldec CD80139)
Prague Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras.
Teldec CD80139
Coupled with Symphony No. 41 (Jupiter)