# Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Symphony No. 40 in G minor

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 in G minor (1788) is No. 2 in our Classical Period ranking. The full verdict, and where to hear it.

- **Released:** 1788
- **On one list:** Classical Period
- **Updated:** 2026-08-30
- **Artist:** [Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart](https://waxonia.com/artist/wolfgang-amadeus-mozart/)
- **Canonical page:** https://waxonia.com/track/wolfgang-amadeus-mozart--symphony-no-40-in-g-minor/

## What we say

### No. 2 in [Classical Period](https://waxonia.com/genre/classical-period/)

Written in the space of a few weeks alongside two other symphonies, for no commission anyone can identify. Restless, minor-key and entirely without the charm Mozart is usually accused of.

## Listen

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