Composer

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Charles Villiers Stanford

Genre

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Symphony

Style

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Symphony

Compose Date

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1894

Average_duration

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41:56

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Symphony No. 5 in D major, Op. 56 L'allegro Ed il Penseroso is a four-movement symphony composed by Charles Villiers Stanford. The symphony was composed in 1912 and premiered on October 24, 1912, in London. The symphony is based on two poems by John Milton, "L'Allegro" and "Il Penseroso," which describe two contrasting moods, one of joy and the other of contemplation. The first movement, marked Allegro, is based on "L'Allegro" and is characterized by its lively and joyful nature. The movement begins with a bright and energetic theme played by the strings, which is then taken up by the woodwinds and brass. The movement is full of lively rhythms and playful melodies, evoking the carefree spirit of the poem. The second movement, marked Andante moderato, is based on "Il Penseroso" and is characterized by its contemplative and introspective nature. The movement begins with a somber and melancholic theme played by the strings, which is then taken up by the woodwinds and brass. The movement is full of rich harmonies and expressive melodies, evoking the introspective mood of the poem. The third movement, marked Scherzo: Allegro molto, is a lively and playful scherzo that is based on both poems. The movement begins with a sprightly theme played by the strings, which is then taken up by the woodwinds and brass. The movement is full of lively rhythms and playful melodies, evoking the joyful and contemplative moods of the poems. The fourth and final movement, marked Allegro ma non troppo, is based on both poems and is characterized by its triumphant and celebratory nature. The movement begins with a majestic theme played by the brass, which is then taken up by the strings and woodwinds. The movement is full of rich harmonies and expressive melodies, evoking the triumphant spirit of the poems. Overall, Symphony No. 5 in D major, Op. 56 L'allegro Ed il Penseroso is a masterful work that showcases Stanford's skill as a composer. The symphony is full of lively rhythms, playful melodies, rich harmonies, and expressive melodies, evoking the contrasting moods of the poems.

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