Mozart: “Symphony No. 40 in G minor Revision. Learning Objective By the end of the lesson, you: Will be able to define the three sections of a Sonata.

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Mozart: “Symphony No. 40 in G minor Revision

Learning Objective By the end of the lesson, you: Will be able to define the three sections of a Sonata Form Will be able to understand: The purpose of the Exposition How Mozart sets the mood The role of the Horns Know what happens in each section of the piece Know how to answer a Section B type question on Mozart

Starter Write down the three sections in a Sonata form and explain what happens in each section 10 mins Link to L.O: By the end of the lesson you will be able to: define the three sections of a Sonata Form

ExpositionDevelopmentRecapitulation Two contrasting themes 1st Subject: G minor 2nd Subject: Bb major Bridge Passage Codetta Section is repeated No new ideas Develop ideas mainly from the 1st subject but also 2nd subject Exploration of different keys not heard in exposition Avoidance of tonic/ dominant keys Ideas from exposition repeated Bridge passage extended The coda is a further development of the 3 note from the 1st subject 2nd subject remains in tonic as piece needs to end in tonic key

Questions relating to the Mozart 1. How does Mozart contrast his music in different ways? 2. What is the mood of the piece as a whole? 3. How does Mozart change the mood? 4. What’s the purpose of the exposition? 5. How does Mozart contrast his ideas? 6. What is the role of the horns? 7. What are the horns used for? Link to L.O: By the end of the lesson you will be able to: understand the purpose of the exposition, how Mozart sets the mood and the role of the Horns

Three categories 1. The mood of the whole piece/ each section 2. The purpose of the exposition 3. The roles of the Horns Link to L.O: By the end of the lesson you will be able to: understand the purpose of the exposition, how Mozart sets the mood and the role of the Horns

The mood of the whole piece/ each section 1st and 2nd subject have contrasting themes: 1st Subject: Link to L.O: By the end of the lesson you will be able to: understand the purpose of the exposition, how Mozart sets the mood and the role of the Horns

2nd Subject The mood of the whole piece/ each section Link to L.O: By the end of the lesson you will be able to: understand the purpose of the exposition, how Mozart sets the mood and the role of the Horns

The mood of the whole piece/ each section The development of the 1st subject Link to L.O: By the end of the lesson you will be able to: understand the answer to my key question

The mood of the whole piece/ each section Fast tempo Serious and dramatic Exciting Dramatic G minor key 1st subject being dominated by strings section 2nd subject, pathètique mood - dialogue between woodwind and strings Link to L.O: By the end of the lesson you will be able to: understand the purpose of the exposition, how Mozart sets the mood and the role of the Horns

The purpose of the exposition The main purpose of the exposition is to expose the main themes The first theme: First subject Bridge Passage The second theme: Second subject Link to L.O: By the end of the lesson you will be able to: understand the purpose of the exposition, how Mozart sets the mood and the role of the Horns

The purpose of the Horns In this piece the Horns reinforce musical texture at key moments for example end of sections and cadences etc

Analysis SectionSub section Detail Exposition 1 st Subject (bars 1-28) G minor No introduction 1 st idea bars nd idea bars st 3 notes repeated motif Sequence Dominated by strings Bridge Passage (bars 28-43) Modulates to the relative major (Bb) More chromatic Woodwind provide harmonic filling in texture Horns enter Descending sequence from strings 2 nd Subject (bars 44-72) Bb major Theme shared by strings and woodwind Swap parts from bars & Mood – graceful pathetique – chromatic descent: grief & sadness 1 bar sequences Chromatic passages Codetta ( ) Modulates from Bb major to G minor Based on 3 note motif Homophonic texture (bars ) Imitation (Clarinets and Bassoons) Canon between upper and lower strings (bars 73-88) Development Bars Based on 3 note motif in 1 st subject Chromatic harmony Woodwind provide chordal harmonic support – thickens texture Constant exploration of keys!

Recapitulation 1 st Subject ( )G minor (exactly the same as exposition) Bridge Passage ( ) Still in tonic key Extended to 51 bars Structural balance to form & extended ideas Bass counter-melody against theme (bars ) Modulates to different keys but comes back to the tonic 2 nd Subject ( )Played in tonic key Like the exposition 1 bar sequences Coda ( )3 note motif passed between Woodwind Imitation Homophonic texture SectionSub section Detail

Questions In what century was this piece of music composed? What style is this piece of music written in? Comment on how Mozart uses the following musical elements in No.40 in G minor: Instruments Melody Dynamics Tonality and Harmony Form and Structure Remember to use correct musical vocabulary where appropriate Link to L.O: By the end of the lesson you will be able to: know how to answer a Section B type question on Mozart