Mozart Symphony no.25 G minor

Date

1773

Overview

Example of the sturm und drang style

1st mvt/sonata

Opening starts very stormy but material is transformed quickly into a soulful oboe solo. Chords leading into the recap are woodwind and horns only

2nd mov

Simple variant of sonata form with interesting textures at the beginning that make prominent use of two bassoons

3rd mov/minuet

Wind and brass have a more independent role with trio having no string parts at all - just wind and horns

Development of orchestra

More prominent and independent use of woodwin especially in the trio