Gyeonggi Philharmonic Mozart Late 3 Great Symphonies Nos. 39-41 Performance

The Gyeonggi Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Mozart's Symphonies Nos. 39 to 41 on the 7th and 8th of this month.

On the 7th, the concert will take place at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall, and on the 8th, at the Gyeonggi Arts Center Grand Theater. Kim Sun-wook, the artistic director of the Gyeonggi Philharmonic, will conduct.

Mozart composed 41 symphonies in total, and the last three works, Nos. 39 to 41, are known as the late three great symphonies.

These works were completed during a period when Mozart was personally experiencing severe hardships. At the time of composing the late three great symphonies, Mozart was struggling with the death of his father, health issues of his wife and children, and financial difficulties due to mounting debts. Despite these challenging circumstances, Mozart reached the highest level of classical symphony and left musically accomplished works. These three symphonies were completed within a short period of six weeks between June and August 1788.

The three symphonies are distinctly differentiated in form, technique, and emotion, each possessing a unique character suited to its traits.

Symphonies No. 39 and 40 feature strong emotional lines and dynamic structures, while No. 41, "Jupiter," is considered the most grand and large-scale work among Mozart's symphonies.