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Symphony in F#

for large orchestra
Edition: Performance material
Product Type
Hire/performance material

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Description

'Such self-confidence in style, such mastery of form, such individuality of expression and such harmony'. These words by Richard Strauss on Korngold’s Piano Sonata would be equally appropriate for his Symphony in F sharp. This work is a compendium of the most brilliant creations from Korngold’s American period, tinged by an unmistakable Viennese nostalgia. The forceful initial chords of the opening movement lead us into a yearning theme on the clarinet which is concluded by an eruption of the entire orchestra. Mahler and Bruckner come to mind, but everything here is completely new. The virtuoso passages in the Scherzo are interrupted by weighty horn melodies which are reminiscent of certain American imitators. In the third movement, gentle and subtle orchestrated sounds and ingenious thematic treatment propel the music into a breathtaking climax reminiscent of Straussian sonorities. The brilliant finale makes maximum demands on the orchestra, coercing all instruments into delicate and virtuoso combinations. The Symphony in F sharp is a masterwork and I hope that the time has come for one of the greatest undiscovered jewels of the 20th century. 
Pedro Halffter

Orchestral Cast

3 (3. auch Picc.) · 2 · 2 · Bassklar. · 2 · Kfg. - 4 · 3 · 4 · 1 - P. S. (Glsp. · Xyl. · Marimba · Beck. · Gong · gr. Tr.) (3 Spieler) - Hfe. · Klav. (auch Cel.) - Str. (16 · 14 · 10 · 10 · 8)

Content

I Moderato ma energico
II Scherzo
III Adagio
IV Finale

More Information

Title:
Symphony in F#
for large orchestra
Edition:
Performance material
Publisher/Label:
Schott Music
Year of composition:
1947 - 1952
Opus:
op. 40
Duration:
50 ′0 ′′
World Premiere:
October 17, 1954 · Wien (A)
Großer Sendesaal des Rundfunks Wien
Conductor: Harold Byrns · Wiener Symphoniker

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Technical Details

Media Type:
Hire/performance material
Product number:
LS 2662-01
Delivery rights:
Worldwide
Manufacturer:
Schott Music GmbH & Co. KG
55116 Mainz
Germany

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    Orchestra: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
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    Conductor: Holly Mathieson
    Orchestra: Kensington Symphony Orchestra
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    Conductor: James Gaffigan
    Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra
    November 23, 2016 | London (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Barbican Hall
    19:30
  • Symphony in F#
    Conductor: Kazuki Yamada
    Orchestra: BBC National Orchestra of Wales
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    14:00
  • Symphony in F#
    Conductor: Michael Lloyd
    Orchestra: Chandos Symphony Orchestra
    May 9, 2015 | Ledbury (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Ledbury Primary School
  • Symphony in F#
    Conductor: Andreas Delfs
    Orchestra: Sönderjyllands Symfonieorkester
    March 26, 2015 | Sønderborg (Denmark) , Koncertsalen Alsion
    20:00
  • Symphony in F#
    Conductor: Andreas Delfs
    Orchestra: Sönderjyllands Symfonieorkester
    March 25, 2015 | Flensburg (Germany) , Deutsches Haus
    19:30
  • Symphony in F#
    Conductor: Michael Seal
    Orchestra: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
    January 28, 2015 | Birmingham (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) , Symphony Hall
  • Symphony in F#
    Conductor: John Mauceri
    Orchestra: WDR Funkhausorchester Köln
    January 23, 2015 | Köln (Germany) , WDR-Funkhaus
    20:00
  • Symphony in F#
    Conductor: Rumon Gamba
    Orchestra: Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands (Iceland Symphony Orchestra)
    November 6, 2014 | Reykjavik (Iceland) , Harpa Concert Hall
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  • Symphony in F#
    Conductor: Marc Albrecht
    Orchestra: Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
    May 27, 2014 | Tokyo (Japan) , Suntory Hall
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    Sunset Boulevard
    March 28, 2014 | Putbus (Germany) , Theater — First Night
  • Symphony in F#
    Sunset Boulevard
    February 22, 2014 | Stralsund (Germany) , Theater
  • Symphony in F#
    Sunset Boulevard
    February 2, 2014 | Stralsund (Germany) , Theater
  • Symphony in F#
    Sunset Boulevard
    January 25, 2014 | Greifswald (Germany) , Theater Vorpommern
  • Symphony in F#
    Sunset Boulevard
    January 18, 2014 | Stralsund (Germany) , Theater
  • Symphony in F#
    Sunset Boulevard
    January 11, 2014 | Stralsund (Germany) , Theater — First Night
  • Symphony in F#
    Sunset Boulevard
    December 27, 2013 | Greifswald (Germany) , Theater Vorpommern
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