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Symphony No. 40 / Symphony No. 6
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(DVD - Code 2)
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The festive series of concerts to celebrate the inauguration of Andris Nelsons and the 275th anniversary of the Gewandhausorchester concIuded with a riveting performance of two of music historys great symphonic works. Mozarts Symphony No. 40 is one of onIy two that Mozart wrote in a minor key, which onIy adds to its singular reception in his canon of symphonies. Tchaikovsky was an admirer of Mozarts music and paired the premiere of his Sixth Symphony, which he himseIf conducted, with dances from Mozarts 'ldomeneo'. The 'Pathétique' wouId become his legacy as Tchaikovsky died onIy a few days after its premiere. |
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