Ludvig Norman (1831−1885)

Sinfonie (No. 2 E-flat major) for large orchestra

opus 40

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1. Allegro
2. Larghetto, con anima
3. Scherzo: Allegro feroce - L'istesso tempo
4. Finale: Allegro maestoso - un poco più Lento - Tempo I - un poco più Lento - tempo I

  • Year of composition: 1871
  • Work category: Symphony
  • Dedication: Dedicated to "Kongl. Svenska Hofkapellet" ["The Royal Court Orchestra"]
  • First performed: 4 January 1873, Ludvig Norman (conductor), Kungliga Hovkapellet
  • Duration: 33 min
  • Detailed duration: Frank, Helsingborg: 32'41 (1: 9'33; 2: 7'29; 3: 5'54; 4: 9'45)

Instrumentation

2.2.2.2 / 4.2.3.0 / timp / str

Examples of printed editions

Abr. Hirsch, Stockholm (published by the Musikaliska Konstföreningen)

  • Possible call no. and autograph comment: In the Musik- och teaterbiblioteket there are only sketches for the symphony, one of which, "Vollständig skizziert für Pianoforte. 1870. 18 July - 5 Nov." is dedicated by Ludvig Norman to Herman Thunman in remembrance of 4 January, 1873

Description of work

1. Allegro E-flat major 2/4, 1 bar, /:210 bars:/, 299 bars, in total 510 bars
2. Larghetto, con anima A-flat major 9/8, 123 bars
3. Scherzo: Allegro feroce C minor 6/8, 128 bars, L'istesso tempo A-flat major, 65 bars, C minor, 157 bars, in total 350 bars
4. Finale: Allegro maestoso E-flat major [however, the beginning is in C minor] alla breve, 68 bars, un poco più Lento, 28 bars, Tempo I, 139 bars, un poco più Lento, 35 bars, Tempo I, 115 bars, in total 385 bars

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