Composer

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Howard Hanson

Genre

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Symphony

Style

:

Symphony

Compose Date

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1937

Average_duration

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34:57

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Symphony No. 3, Op. 33 is a four-movement symphony composed by Howard Hanson in 1938. It premiered on January 24, 1939, with the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Serge Koussevitzky. The first movement, marked "Very slowly and with great dignity," begins with a solemn and majestic theme played by the brass section. The theme is then developed and expanded upon by the strings and woodwinds, creating a sense of grandeur and nobility. The movement ends with a quiet and introspective coda. The second movement, marked "Allegro moderato," is a lively and energetic scherzo. The main theme is introduced by the strings and is then passed around the orchestra, creating a sense of playful interaction between the different sections. The middle section of the movement features a more lyrical and expressive theme, which is then developed and transformed before returning to the main theme. The third movement, marked "Adagio," is a slow and contemplative movement. The opening theme is played by the strings and is then taken up by the woodwinds, creating a sense of melancholy and introspection. The movement builds to a powerful climax before subsiding into a quiet and peaceful coda. The final movement, marked "Allegro con brio," is a lively and triumphant finale. The main theme is introduced by the brass section and is then developed and expanded upon by the rest of the orchestra. The movement builds to a thrilling climax before ending with a triumphant coda. Overall, Symphony No. 3, Op. 33 is a powerful and expressive work that showcases Hanson's skill as a composer. The symphony is characterized by its grandeur, nobility, and sense of triumph, and is considered one of Hanson's most significant works.

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