Composer

:

George Enescu

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

:

Suite

Compose Date

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Aug 12, 1915 - Dec 14, 1915

Publication Date

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1954

First Performance

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Mar 27, 1916

Average_duration

:

27:01

Movement_count

:

6

Movement ....

George Enescu's Suite for Orchestra No. 2 in C major, Op. 20, was composed between 1911 and 1915. It premiered on December 15, 1916, in Bucharest, Romania, with the composer conducting the Romanian Philharmonic Orchestra. The suite consists of four movements: Prelude à l'unisson, Menuet triste, Pavane, and Bourrée. The Prelude à l'unisson is a lively and energetic opening movement, featuring a unison theme that is passed between the different sections of the orchestra. The Menuet triste is a melancholic and introspective movement, with a haunting melody played by the strings. The Pavane is a graceful and elegant dance, with a delicate and intricate orchestration. The Bourrée is a lively and rhythmic movement, with a playful and joyful character. Enescu's Suite for Orchestra No. 2 is characterized by its rich and colorful orchestration, its use of folk melodies and rhythms, and its fusion of classical and modernist elements. The suite showcases Enescu's mastery of orchestration, with its intricate and complex textures, its use of unusual instrumental combinations, and its vivid and evocative soundscapes. The Suite for Orchestra No. 2 is one of Enescu's most popular and frequently performed works, and it is considered a masterpiece of Romanian orchestral music. Its combination of classical elegance, folkloric charm, and modernist innovation make it a unique and compelling work that continues to captivate audiences today.

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