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Why is it called the Italian Symphony?
Italian Symphony, byname of Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90, orchestral work by German composer Felix Mendelssohn, so named because it was intended to evoke the sights and sounds of Italy.
What Mendelssohn 4?
90, commonly known as the Italian, is an orchestral symphony written by German composer Felix Mendelssohn.
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Symphony No. 4 (Mendelssohn)
| Symphony No. 4 in A major | |
|---|---|
| Composed | 1833, revised 1834 |
| Performed | 13 May 1833 |
| Published | 1851 |
| Movements | four |
How many Mendelssohn symphonies are there?
Felix Mendelssohn wrote 16 symphonies and a symphony-cantata.
