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Johannes Brahms
symphony 0p.68 in c minor
---------- Second movement
Andante sostenuto
Although the First Symphony by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was not premiered until the composer was middle aged, its genesis dates from 1854, when he was only 21. ... Yet, perhaps because it evolved slowly, this symphony has a unique and masterful expression that accords it a special place among the orchestral works of Brahms. His long-time friend Clara Wieck recalled seeing some sketches of it and a nearly-completed first movement, yet it wasnt until September of 1876 that Brahms finished the piece. ... Many observers were surprised that the first symphony of such an important composer was not premiered in Vienna where Brahms lived, but the composer had good reasons for his choice. ... Soon, after premiered Brahms¡¯s first symphony was nicknamed ¡°Beethoven¡¯s Tenth¡±. ... The basic formal plan of it is represented in the following chart:
Tempo form key
I un poco sostenuto ¨C allegro sonata from c minor
II Andante sostenuto A¡ªB¡ªA¡¯ E major
III un poco allegretto e grazioso A¡ªB¡ªA¡¯ A flat major
IV Adgio-Piu andante-Allegro non sonata form C major
Troppo,ma con brio¡ªPiu allegro
In the previous section, an attempt has been made to show the struggle Brahms endured throughout the compositional process of his first symphony. ... Through analysis it shall be shown how Brahms met and surpassed this challenge in such a way that the symphonic genre was re-invented. ... Special attention shall be paid to Brahms¡¯s unique use of thematic unification and development, formal invention and rhythmic expression. ... Brahms had done by same way.
Approximate Word count = 1336
Approximate Pages = 5.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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