Which composer wrote Jupiter, Symphony No. 41?

Which composer wrote Jupiter, Symphony No. 41?

• A. Mozart
• B. Haydn
• C. Mahler
• D. Tchaikovsky

Answer: (A)

Jupiter, Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, is Mozart’s. Written in 1788, it’s his last and most expansive symphony. The nickname “Jupiter” comes from the finale’s grand, polyphonic climax, where several melodic ideas are woven together in a majestic counterpoint that evokes the Roman king of the gods. This combination of large-scale design, memorable melodies, and sophisticated counterpoint is characteristic of Mozart’s late symphonic writing. The other composers listed—Haydn, Mahler, and Tchaikovsky—built their careers in different periods with distinct musical languages, so this work belongs to Mozart.

Jupiter, Symphony No. 41 in C major, K. 551, is Mozart’s. Written in 1788, it’s his last and most expansive symphony. The nickname “Jupiter” comes from the finale’s grand, polyphonic climax, where several melodic ideas are woven together in a majestic counterpoint that evokes the Roman king of the gods. This combination of large-scale design, memorable melodies, and sophisticated counterpoint is characteristic of Mozart’s late symphonic writing. The other composers listed—Haydn, Mahler, and Tchaikovsky—built their careers in different periods with distinct musical languages, so this work belongs to Mozart.