Composer

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Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf

Genre

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Symphony

Style

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Symphony

Compose Date

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1783

Average_duration

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17:34

Movement_count

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4

Movement ....

Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf's Symphony after Ovid's Metamorphoses No. 1 in C major Die vier Weltalter was composed in 1783. It premiered in Vienna, Austria, on March 23, 1784. The symphony consists of four movements, each representing one of the four ages of the world according to Ovid's Metamorphoses. The first movement, "The Golden Age," is characterized by its light and joyful melody, reflecting the idyllic nature of this age. The second movement, "The Silver Age," is more somber and reflective, with a slower tempo and more complex harmonies. This movement represents the decline of the world from its perfect state in the Golden Age. The third movement, "The Bronze Age," is more aggressive and martial in character, reflecting the violence and conflict that characterized this age. The final movement, "The Iron Age," is the most dramatic and intense of the four, with a fast tempo and complex rhythms. This movement represents the current age of the world, characterized by greed, war, and corruption. Overall, Dittersdorf's Symphony after Ovid's Metamorphoses No. 1 in C major Die vier Weltalter is a masterful work that captures the essence of Ovid's epic poem. Its use of different musical styles and moods to represent the different ages of the world is a testament to Dittersdorf's skill as a composer.

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