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| Sibelius |
-Compiled by Brian Mendonca
Work: Symphony No. 2 in D major, Opus 43.
Year of composition: 1901-1902
Form: Symphony
Period: Late-Romantic / Early Modern
Duration: 45.37 mins.
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Movements Counter
I. Allegretto [00.26]
II. Tempo andante, ma rubato [10.26]
III. Vivacissimo -Lento e suave [24.40]
IV. Finale: Allegro moderato [31.03]
Iceland Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Yan Pascal Tortelier
Performed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Finland's independence in 2017.
Context
Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) was a Finnish composer. He wrote seven symphonies. Symphony Number 2 is referred to as the 'symphony of independence.' It was composed at a mountain villa in Rapallo, Italy when Finland was in conflict with Russia. It is concerned with the theme of death and resurrection. Sibelius said, 'My second symphony is a confession of the soul.'
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