A Major

A key often associated with springtime. For example, FELIX MENDELSSOHN'S Spring Song, from the Songs without Words (op.62), is in this key. His Italian Symphony (No. 4) is in A major, as is PIOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY'S Italian Capriccio, because Italy was associated with sun and spirit. LUDWIG V A N BEETHOVEN'S most joyful symphony, No . 7, is also in A major.