Composer

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Wallingford Riegger

Genre

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Symphony

Style

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Symphony

Compose Date

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1946 - 1947

Average_duration

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25:57

Symphony No. 3, Op. 42 is a composition by American composer Wallingford Riegger. It was composed in 1949 and premiered on January 12, 1950, by the New York Philharmonic under the direction of Dimitri Mitropoulos. The symphony is divided into three movements. The first movement, marked "Moderato," begins with a slow, mysterious introduction before launching into a lively, rhythmic theme. The music is characterized by complex rhythms and dissonant harmonies, with frequent use of polyrhythms and polytonality. The second movement, marked "Andante," is a slow, lyrical interlude. The music is more tonal and melodic than the first movement, with a hauntingly beautiful theme that is passed between the different sections of the orchestra. The final movement, marked "Allegro," is a fast and energetic finale. The music is characterized by driving rhythms and complex counterpoint, with frequent use of syncopation and irregular meters. The movement builds to a thrilling climax before ending with a triumphant coda. Overall, Symphony No. 3, Op. 42 is a challenging and complex work that showcases Riegger's mastery of modernist techniques. The music is characterized by its use of dissonance, complex rhythms, and polytonality, as well as its innovative approach to orchestration. Despite its difficulty, the symphony has become a staple of the modern orchestral repertoire and is widely regarded as one of Riegger's most important works.

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