music.wikisort.org - CompositionThe Symphony No. 4 in D minor, Op. 13, B. 41, is a classical composition by Antonín Dvořák.
For the Symphony that was originally published as his fourth symphony, see Symphony No. 8 (Dvořák).
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 Dvořák in 1879 |
Key | D minor |
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Catalogue | B. 41 |
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Opus | 13 |
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Composed | 1874 (1874) |
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Published | 1912 (1912) |
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Movements | 4 |
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Date | 25 May 1874 (1874-05-25) |
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Location | Prague |
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Conductor | Bedřich Smetana |
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History
Dvořák composed his fourth symphony between January and March 1874. It shows an influence of Wagner in its themes' development, and even in its thematic material, i.e. principal theme of the second movement is a near-quotation from Tannhäuser, and the Trio section of the third movement includes a vivid reminder of a passage from the overture of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg. The influence of Brahms could also be heard. Both influences will pervade many of his subsequent works. Despite these and other influences, Dvořák here shows true mastery in the formal aspects of his composition and also displays some of his original and even unique musical characteristics, which he will develop further in his future works. A portion of the scherzo was reused in the march In Troublous Times from his set of piano duets From the Bohemian Forest.
The first performance took place on 25 May 1874 at the concert of the Academy Readers' Society in Prague, and was conducted by Bedřich Smetana. The composer revised the symphony at the end of 1887 and beginning of 1888.[1] The first (posthumous) edition of the symphony was published in 1912, and it is probable that this edition differs considerably from the 1874 original.[1]
The work consists of four movements:
- Allegro (D minor)

- Andante sostenuto e molto cantabile (B♭ major)

- Scherzo (Allegro feroce); D minor, Trio in C major

- Finale: Allegro con brio (D minor → D major)

It is possible that the third movement of the symphony was initially an independent composition, completed before the other movements and added subsequently.[2] The earlier neo-romantic atmosphere of his earlier symphonies is still present, but as a whole, the composition already bears the hallmark of Dvořák's artistic individuality.[1] A typical performance of the work lasts about forty minutes. The 4th movement’s key signature changes to D major. The rest of the movement goes on ending in D major.
Instrumentation
The work is scored for an orchestra of two flutes (both doubling piccolo), two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, four horns, two trumpets, three trombones, timpani, bass drum, triangle, cymbals, harp, and strings.
Notes
References
- Dvořák, Antonín: Sinfonia IV. Re minore. Score. Prague: Editio Supraphon, 1990. H 3432
External links
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- List of compositions by Antonín Dvořák
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Operas |
- Alfred (1870)
- King and Charcoal Burner (1874)
- The Stubborn Lovers (1874)
- Vanda (1875)
- The Cunning Peasant (1877)
- Dimitrij (1882)
- The Jacobin (1887)
- The Devil and Kate (1898)
- Rusalka (1901)
- Armida (1904)
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Orchestral music | Symphonies |
- No. 1 in C minor (The Bells of Zlonice)
- No. 2 in B♭ major
- No. 3 in E♭ major
- No. 4 in D minor
- No. 5 in F major
- No. 6 in D major
- No. 7 in D minor
- No. 8 in G major
- No. 9 in E minor (From the New World)
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Other |
- A Hero's Song
- Carnival Overture
- Czech Suite
- Scherzo capriccioso
- Hussite Overture
- In Nature's Realm
- Legends
- My Home
- Nocturne in B major
- Othello Overture
- Serenade for Strings in E major
- Slavonic Dances
- Suite in A major (American)
- Symphonic Variations
- The Golden Spinning Wheel
- The Noon Witch
- The Water Goblin
- The Wild Dove
- Tragic Overture
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Concertos |
- Cello Concerto in B minor
- Cello Concerto in A major
- Piano Concerto in G minor
- Violin Concerto in A minor
- Romance in F minor for violin and orchestra
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Vocal music |
- Moravian Duets
- Psalm 149
- Saint Ludmilla
- Stabat Mater
- Requiem
- Mass in D major
- The Spectre's Bride
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Chamber music | String quartets |
- No. 1 in A major
- No. 2 in B♭ major
- No. 3 in D major
- No. 4 in E minor
- No. 5 in F minor
- No. 6 in A minor
- Andante appassionato in F major
- No. 7 in A minor
- No. 8 in E major
- No. 9 in D minor
- No. 10 in E♭ major (Slavonic)
- String Quartet movement in F major
- No. 11 in C major
- No. 12 in F major (American)
- No. 13 in G major
- No. 14 in A♭ major
- Cypresses
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String quintets |
- No. 1 in A minor
- No. 2 in G major
- No. 3 in E♭ major (American)
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Piano trios |
- No. 1 in B♭ major
- No. 2 in G minor
- No. 3 in F minor
- No. 4 in E minor (Dumky)
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Piano quartets |
- No. 1 in D major
- No. 2 in E♭ minor
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Piano quintets |
- No. 1 in A major
- No. 2 in A major
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Other |
- Romantic Pieces
- Serenade in D minor for Wind Instruments
- Bagatelles
- Silent Woods
- Violin Sonata in F major
- Sonatina in G major
- String Sextet in A major
- Terzetto in C major
- Ballade
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Piano music |
- Humoresques
- Legends
- Slavonic Dances
- Suite in A major (American)
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