Often, an artist produces his most brilliant masterpieces in the last stages of his life. It is definitely the case for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 A.D. – 1791 A.D.), though his life ended somewhat prematurely. Among the late works of Mozart, the most famous are The Requiem (Which was left unfinished at Mozart’s Death and was completed by his disciple Süssmayer and it is still considered to be the greatest lyric masterpiece of Mozart’s composition) and Symphony No. 40.

The first movement of the 40th Symphony is one of the most iconic and influential symphonic movements of the Classical era (1750 A.D. - 1830 A.D.). Its theme is very popular and its tune is renown to everyone from the Classical and Romantic eras till our time.
Symphony No.40 was written in 1788 [during the Classical Period (1750 A.D. to 1830 A.D.)], Mozart died in 1791 and it's believed to have NEVER watched its performance.

During the Modern music Period [the twentieth century], many artists from different societies and backgrounds tried to cover (interprete, re-mix) his symphony, some of them introduced lyrics other kept it symphonic.
Below is a list of the versions collected through the years while others are recently discovered. Starting with the original.

1. Mozart Symphony #40 K. 550 in G minor - first movement (Molto Allegro) .
   This is the original version played by Sir Charles Mackerras Orchestra.

    

2. Klazz brothers with Cuba percussions - Mambo version
   Percussionly cubanzied version by Klazzbrothers who have been exploring the borders between classic and jazz since their establishment in 1999

    

3. Yngwie Johann Malmsteen - Electric Guitar version
   Yngwie was known for his neo-classical playing style in heavy metal.

    

4. Mireille Mathieux - French version
   

    

5. Swingle Singers - Cappella version
   The Swingle Singers are a cappella vocal group formed in 1962 in Paris

    

6. Ziad Rahbany - Jazz version
   Ziad Rahbani is a composer, pianist, performer, and political commentator from Lebanon

    

7. Violin & Sitar Instrumental by Raees Khan and Nafees Ahmad
   Pakistani influences

    

8. Chapman Stick version
   

    

9. Fausto Papetti - Saxophone version
   

    

10. Banduria version
    

     

11. Oriental Orchestra version
    

     

12. Waldo De Los Ríos Sinfonía - New arrangement
    Waldo De Los Ríos is an argentinian composer, conductor and arranger

     

13. Fayrouz - Ya Ana Ya Ana - Arabic version
    Lebanese Singer who is among the most widely admired and deeply respected living singers in the Arab world.

     

14. Never Say Goodbye - Korean version
    Original sound track for the korean famous drama series "My Girl"

     

15. ****drumroll**** - Singing Cats versions