Composer

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Hector Berlioz

Genre

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Symphony

Style

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Symphony

Compose Date

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Jul 1840

Average_duration

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33:51

Movement_count

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3

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Symphonie funèbre et triomphale, H. 80, Op. 15 is a composition by the French composer Hector Berlioz. It was composed in 1840 for the bicentennial anniversary of the French Revolution. The symphony was premiered on July 28, 1840, at the Church of Saint-Eustache in Paris. The symphony is divided into three movements. The first movement, titled "Marche funèbre," is a solemn funeral march that begins with a mournful melody played by the brass section. The music gradually builds in intensity, with the addition of the strings and percussion, until it reaches a powerful climax. The movement ends with a return to the mournful melody played by the brass. The second movement, titled "Oraison funèbre," is a slow and contemplative piece that features a solo trombone. The trombone plays a mournful melody that is accompanied by the strings and woodwinds. The movement builds in intensity, with the addition of the brass and percussion, before returning to the solo trombone. The third movement, titled "Apothéose," is a triumphant finale that celebrates the triumph of the French Revolution. The movement begins with a fanfare played by the brass section, which is then joined by the rest of the orchestra. The music is energetic and celebratory, with a sense of triumph and victory. The movement ends with a grand finale that features the full orchestra. Symphonie funèbre et triomphale is characterized by its use of brass and percussion, which give the music a powerful and dramatic quality. The symphony also features Berlioz's signature use of orchestration, with each section of the orchestra given a distinct role in the music. The symphony is a powerful tribute to the French Revolution, and it remains a popular work in the classical repertoire.

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