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Symphony No. 1 in G minor, Op. 7

189232 min

This guide follows Nielsen’s Symphony No. 1 in G minor, Op. 7 (1892) in four parts: Allegro orgoglioso (sonata form), Andante, Allegro comodo and Finale. Allegro con fuoco (sonata form).

Recording: Orquesta Sinfónica de Galicia, Robert Spano (2013)

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AnalysisComments
  1. I · Sonata form
  2. II
  3. III
  4. IV. · Sonata form
I Sonata form0:17–9:25

The is built from compact, propulsive rhythmic units that give it a Beethovenian drive, and its first has opening that resemble a Berlioz brigands' scene. A follows. The is the longest stretch. Then the first , followed by the , and a closes the .

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II9:36–17:03
III 17:26–25:17
IV. Sonata form25:28–32:19

Section boundaries in music are not always sharp; a transition may be felt over a pause or a held chord.

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Carl NielsenSymphoniesLate Romantic periodG minorSonata form

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