Composer

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Erich Wolfgang Korngold

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Compose Date

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1908

Average_duration

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14:36

Movement_count

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6

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Don Quixote is a symphonic suite composed by Erich Wolfgang Korngold in 1957. The piece was premiered on October 18, 1957, by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra under the direction of the composer himself. The suite is based on the novel Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, which tells the story of a man who becomes so enamored with chivalric romances that he sets out on a quest to become a knight himself. The suite is divided into six movements, each of which represents a different episode from the novel. The first movement, "Introduction," sets the stage for the story and introduces the main character, Don Quixote. The second movement, "The Adventure of the Windmills," depicts Don Quixote's famous battle with the windmills, which he mistakes for giants. The third movement, "The Adventure of the Procession," portrays Don Quixote's encounter with a group of monks, which he mistakes for a procession of knights. The fourth movement, "The Duel," is a musical depiction of Don Quixote's battle with a rival knight, which he ultimately loses. The fifth movement, "The Adventure of the Enchanted Boat," tells the story of Don Quixote's encounter with a boat that he believes to be enchanted. The final movement, "The Ride Through the Air," depicts Don Quixote's final adventure, in which he believes he is flying through the air on a magical horse. Korngold's music for Don Quixote is characterized by its lush orchestration and romantic melodies. The composer was known for his film scores, and his music for Don Quixote reflects this influence, with its sweeping themes and dramatic flourishes. The suite is a testament to Korngold's skill as a composer, and it remains a popular work in the orchestral repertoire.

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