Composer

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Aulis Sallinen

Genre

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Symphony

Style

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Symphony

Compose Date

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1984 - 1985

Average_duration

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38:08

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Symphony No. 5, Op. 67 Washington Mosaics is a composition by Finnish composer Aulis Sallinen. It was composed in 1990 and premiered on October 25, 1991, by the National Symphony Orchestra conducted by Mstislav Rostropovich at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The symphony is divided into four movements. The first movement, marked "Allegro," is characterized by its driving rhythms and intense energy. The second movement, marked "Adagio," is a slow and contemplative piece that features a haunting melody played by the strings. The third movement, marked "Scherzo," is a lively and playful piece that features a prominent role for the percussion section. The final movement, marked "Allegro molto," is a fast and frenetic piece that brings the symphony to a thrilling conclusion. The symphony is known for its use of musical quotations and references to other works. For example, the opening of the first movement features a motif that is reminiscent of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. The second movement features a quotation from Sallinen's own opera, The King Goes Forth to France. The third movement features a reference to the traditional Finnish folk song "Kun mun kultani tulisi" ("If My Sweetheart Came"). The final movement features a quotation from Sallinen's earlier work, Symphony No. 2. Overall, Symphony No. 5, Op. 67 Washington Mosaics is a powerful and dynamic work that showcases Sallinen's skill as a composer. Its use of musical quotations and references adds depth and complexity to the piece, while its driving rhythms and intense energy make it a thrilling listen.

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