Composer

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Kurt Atterberg

Genre

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Symphony

Style

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Symphony

Compose Date

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1919 - 1922

Average_duration

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34:07

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Kurt Atterberg's Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 20, also known as Sinfonia Funebre, was composed in 1918 and premiered on November 26, 1921, in Stockholm, Sweden. The symphony is divided into four movements and has a total duration of approximately 40 minutes. The first movement, marked Allegro moderato, begins with a somber and mournful theme played by the cellos and basses. The theme is then taken up by the violins and developed throughout the movement. The second theme, introduced by the clarinet, provides a brief respite from the melancholic mood before the opening theme returns and leads to a powerful and dramatic conclusion. The second movement, marked Andante, is a funeral march that features a haunting melody played by the strings. The march is interrupted by a more lively section that features a solo trumpet and a solo violin before returning to the mournful theme. The third movement, marked Scherzo, is a lively and energetic dance that provides a contrast to the previous two movements. The movement features a playful and rhythmic theme that is developed throughout the section. The final movement, marked Finale, is a triumphant and uplifting conclusion to the symphony. The movement begins with a majestic fanfare played by the brass before the strings take up a heroic theme. The movement builds to a powerful climax before ending with a triumphant coda. Atterberg's Symphony No. 5 is characterized by its somber and mournful tone, which reflects the composer's experiences during World War I. The symphony is often considered one of Atterberg's most powerful and emotional works, and it has been praised for its dramatic and expressive qualities.

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