Composer

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Shan-de Ding

Genre

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Symphony

Average_duration

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52:35

The Long March Symphony is a musical composition by Shan-de Ding, a Chinese composer. It was composed in 1964 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Long March, a military retreat undertaken by the Chinese Communist Party in 1934-35. The symphony was premiered on October 20, 1964, in Beijing, China. The Long March Symphony consists of five movements, each representing a different aspect of the Long March. The first movement, titled "The Long March Begins," is a slow and solemn introduction that sets the tone for the rest of the symphony. The second movement, "The Red Army Crosses the Snowy Mountains," is a lively and energetic piece that depicts the hardships and challenges faced by the Red Army as they crossed the treacherous mountains. The third movement, "The Red Army Battles the Enemy," is a dramatic and intense piece that represents the battles fought by the Red Army against the Nationalist forces. The fourth movement, "The Red Army Reaches the Northern Shaanxi Province," is a triumphant and celebratory piece that depicts the Red Army's arrival in their new base. The final movement, "The Long March Triumphs," is a grand and majestic piece that celebrates the ultimate victory of the Red Army and the success of the Long March. The symphony features a large orchestra, including brass, woodwinds, strings, and percussion, as well as a choir. The Long March Symphony is characterized by its use of traditional Chinese melodies and instruments, as well as its incorporation of Western classical music techniques. The symphony is also notable for its use of programmatic elements, with each movement representing a specific event or aspect of the Long March. Overall, the Long March Symphony is a powerful and moving tribute to the bravery and perseverance of the Chinese Communist Party during the Long March. It remains a popular and influential work in Chinese classical music to this day.

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