Symphony in D (Mendelssohn)
| Symphony in D major | |
|---|---|
| by Felix Mendelssohn | |
| Key | D major |
| Catalogue | MWV.N.8 |
| Composed | 1822 |
| Movements | four |
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Symphony in D major, MWV.N.8, is the expanded version in orchestration of Felix Mendelssohn's String Symphony No.8 in D major which was composed in 1822 when the composer was only 13 years old. Mendelssohn completed the expanded orchestration by himself.
A typical performance lasts half an hour.
Instrumentation[edit]
The work is scored for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, two horns, two trumpets, timpani in D and A, and strings.
Movements[edit]
The symphony is in four movements:
- Adagio e grave – Allegro (D minor - D major, 3
4 and 4
4, sonata form.) - Adagio (B minor, 3
8.) - Menuetto – Trio (Presto) (D major, 3
4.) - Allegro molto – Più presto (D major, 4
4, sonata form.)
References[edit]
- Recording on Allmusic, "Various Artists Mendelssohn: The Masterworks": https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/mendelssohn-the-masterworks-mr0002846269
External links[edit]
- Free scores by String Symphony No.8 in D major, MWV N 8 (Mendelssohn, Felix) at the International Music Score Library Project (IMSLP)
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