Jean Sibelius Symphony no.1 mvt. 3.wmv

Andante, ma non troppo - Allegro energico (dotted half note = 108 MM)
Andante (ma non troppo lento) (half note = 54 MM)
Scherzo: Allegro (dotted half note = 108 MM)
Finale: Andante - Allegro molto - Andante assai - Allegro molto come prima - Andante (ma non troppo)
Jean Sibelius's Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Opus 39 was written in 1898, when Sibelius was 33. The work was first performed on 26 April 1899 by the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the composer, in an original version which has not survived. After the premiere, Sibelius made some revisions, resulting in the version performed today. The revised version was completed in the spring and summer of 1900, and was first performed in Berlin by the Helsinki Philharmonic, conducted by Robert Kajanus on 18 July 1900.[1]

The symphony is characterized by its use of string and woodwind solos; the first movement opens with a long and discursive clarinet solo over a timpani roll; this idea returns at the start of the fourth movement, fortissimo in the strings, with wind and brass chordal accompaniment), and subsequent movements include violin, viola, and cello solos.

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[davidfmaas]

Makes me homesick for Finland and I'm not even from there.

[walro2k]

Se dice que John Deacon de Queen se basó en este movimiento para crear el bass line de under pressure

[alternatehistories]

Thanks 4 posting this rather interesting audio recording. It's got a raw "live" sound...one big orchestra...sonically it reminds me of the 78's I have from the 1930's...which have a certain "something" that modern, high-tech recordings still haven't been able to duplicate.

[merachelanne]

ty for posting!