Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
For the second movement of his "Italian Symphony", Mendelssohn turned to the dark key of D minor, providing a strong contrast to the bright and lively opening piece.
Reportedly, this movement was inspired by the chaste religious ceremonies that Mendelssohn attended during his trip around Italy. This would explain why the music seems to have an air appropriate for a solemn procession.
Twice (2:46 and 4:40), a more tender and welcoming tune is played as a temporary relief, but ultimately, the procession dominates most of the music throughout.
The movement ends quietly, with plucked bass strings (6:27).
Symphony No. 4 in A major "Italian", Op. 90
II. Andante con moto
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn
Movement 1: youtube.com/watch?v=_3jobjDwtrk
Movement 3: youtube.com/watch?v=ZacMJ4oTu58
Movement 4: youtube.com/watch?v=R3p3Ow7KVpk
Majora's Mask version: youtube.com/watch?v=l0jq7LrUFFs
Pokémon HGSS version: youtube.com/watch?v=kLQO_MgJf7k
For the second movement of his "Italian Symphony", Mendelssohn turned to the dark key of D minor, providing a strong contrast to the bright and lively opening piece.
Reportedly, this movement was inspired by the chaste religious ceremonies that Mendelssohn attended during his trip around Italy. This would explain why the music seems to have an air appropriate for a solemn procession.
Twice (2:46 and 4:40), a more tender and welcoming tune is played as a temporary relief, but ultimately, the procession dominates most of the music throughout.
The movement ends quietly, with plucked bass strings (6:27).
Symphony No. 4 in A major "Italian", Op. 90
II. Andante con moto
Composer: Felix Mendelssohn
Movement 1: youtube.com/watch?v=_3jobjDwtrk
Movement 3: youtube.com/watch?v=ZacMJ4oTu58
Movement 4: youtube.com/watch?v=R3p3Ow7KVpk
Majora's Mask version: youtube.com/watch?v=l0jq7LrUFFs
Pokémon HGSS version: youtube.com/watch?v=kLQO_MgJf7k
