Natanael Berg (1879−1957)

Symfoni nr 2, Årstiderna [Symphony no. 2, The Seasons]

Print

1. Vår - Printemps - Frühlingswehen
2. Sommar - Sommerzeit
3. Höst - Automme - Herbst
4. Vinter - Hiver - Winter

  • Year of composition: 1916
  • Work category: Symphony
  • Dedication: Meiner Frau und meiner beiden Töchtern gewidmet
  • First performed: 7 April, 1916 at the Kungliga Teatern [Royal Theatre/Opera], Stockholm
  • Duration: 22 min

Instrumentation

4*.3*.4*.3* / 4.3.4.1 / timp, perc, hp, cel / str
picc, cor angl, bass clar, dbn
perc: trgl, tamb, tamb. rull, gr. cassa, piatti, glockenspiel, gong

Examples of printed editions

Score and parts are available for purchase or rent at Stim/Svensk musik

  • Location autograph: Musik- och teaterbiblioteket
  • Possible call no. and autograph comment: Score in autograph can be found in the Natanael Berg deposition

Description of work

1. Vår - Printemps - Frühlingswehen: Prestissimo varying keys ending in G major 3/8
2. Sommar - Sommerzeit: Allegro moderato varying keys ending in F major 4/4 (C) attacca
3. Höst - Automme - Herbst: Grave varying keys ending in C major 2/2
4. Vinter - Hiver - Winter: Lento varying keys ending in E-flat major 4/4 (C)

Links

Score example (the first 6 pages from mov. 1) available at Stim/Svensk musik