The Development Previous subjects and themes elaborated, modulated, transformed The Development section of the movement is essentially a 'free fantasia' on themes established in the Exposition. This is where the composer is allowed to let his imagination run wild - it is where the drama and conflict occurs. Listen to the development section of the first movement of Mozart's 40th Symphony: Click here to hear the example (MIDI File) Notice how the Principal Subject and the Bridge Passage are thrown around in a whirlwind of activity. Eventually the section appears to lead back into G minor, for the Recapitulation. On to the Recapitulation... Previous Page