Mathis der Maler Symphony
This guide follows Hindemith’s Mathis der Maler Symphony (1934) in three parts: Engelkonzert. Ruhig bewegt – Ziemlich lebhafte Halbe (sonata form), Grablegung. Sehr langsam and Versuchung des heiligen Antonius. Sehr langsam, frei im Zeitmaß – Sehr lebhaft.
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- IEngelkonzert. –
- IIGrablegung.
- IIIVersuchung des heiligen Antonius. , –
The shines quietly, with bright G major chords set against rising G minor lines. After a few the trombones announce the German carol "Es sungen drei Engel" (Three Angels Sang) like a . The faster brings three themes (the first, second and third ). Listen for a bird-like flute melody and chirping violins, which suggest the angels' wings. The leads to a that closes with three bright chords.
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Section boundaries in music are not always sharp; a transition may be felt over a pause or a held chord.
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