Jacob Edvard Gille (1814−1880)

Symphonie (No 2 in D) [Symphony (no. 2 in D major)]

Print

1. Adagio - Allegro
2. Scherzo: Prestissimo
3. Andante con espressione
4. Finale: Allegro vivace

  • Year of composition: Probably composed in 1854-1855.
  • Work category: Symphony
  • First performed: 13 February, 1855, Stockholm, the Kungliga Hovkapellet [i.e, the orchestra of the Royal Swedish Opera] under the baton of Jacopo Foroni
  • Duration: Approx. 25-30 min

Instrumentation

2.2.2.2 / 4.2.3.0 / timp / str

  • Location autograph: Musik- och teaterbiblioteket
  • Possible call no. and autograph comment: On the score’s bottom musical staffs Gille has written an arrangement for piano four hands

Description of work

1. Adagio D major 4/4 (C), Allegro D major 3/4
2. Scherzo: Prestissimo D major 6/8, Trio 4/4 (C)
3. Andante con espressione B-flat major 6/8
4. Finale: Allegro vivace D major 2/4