Symphony in D minor, FWV 48
This guide follows Franck’s Symphony in D minor, FWV 48 (1888) in three parts: Lento - Allegro non troppo (sonata form), Allegretto (minuet and trio) and Allegro non troppo (sonata form).
- I - non troppo
- II
- III non troppo
A slow () presents the brooding opening , and the quicker non troppo then spins the first through many different keys. The follows, and then the . Next the begins. The brings its own and , and a follows.
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Section boundaries in music are not always sharp; a transition may be felt over a pause or a held chord.
At a glance
- I. Lento - Allegro non troppo
- II. Allegretto
- III. Allegro non troppo
Questions
- How long is Symphony in D minor, FWV 48?
- About 35 min in this recording, in 3 movements: I 16 min, II 9 min and III 10 min.
- What form are its movements in?
- I: sonata form, II: minuet and trio and III: sonata form.
- Which instruments play in Symphony in D minor, FWV 48?
- Flute, Oboe, English horn, Clarinet, Bass clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Cornet, Trombone, Timpani, Harp, Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello and Double bass.
- How fast is it played?
- In this recording, measured from the score: II quarter note ≈ 102 bpm and III half note ≈ 110 bpm.
- Is there a score of César Franck's Symphony in D minor, FWV 48?
- Yes, of II and III.
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