Composer

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Ture Rangström

Genre

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Symphony

Style

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Symphony

Compose Date

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1914

Average_duration

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35:38

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Ture Rangström's Symphony No. 1 in C sharp minor August Strindberg in Memoriam was composed in 1913-1914 and premiered on November 12, 1914, in Stockholm, Sweden. The symphony is dedicated to the memory of the Swedish playwright August Strindberg, who died in 1912. The symphony consists of four movements. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a mournful theme played by the cellos and basses. The theme is then taken up by the violins and developed throughout the movement. The second movement, marked Andante, is a lyrical and melancholic adagio that features a beautiful solo for the English horn. The third movement, marked Scherzo, is a lively and energetic scherzo that features a playful theme played by the woodwinds. The final movement, marked Allegro con fuoco, is a dramatic and powerful finale that features a triumphant theme played by the brass. The symphony is characterized by its rich and colorful orchestration, lush harmonies, and expressive melodies. Rangström was heavily influenced by the music of Richard Wagner and Gustav Mahler, and this is evident in the symphony's use of leitmotifs and its expansive, symphonic sound. Overall, Symphony No. 1 in C sharp minor August Strindberg in Memoriam is a deeply emotional and powerful work that pays tribute to one of Sweden's greatest cultural figures. It remains one of Rangström's most popular and enduring works.

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