Karol Szymanowski
06.10.1882—29.03.1937

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Karol Szymanowski
2. Symphonie | Bb major | op. 19 | for orchestra

Work Details
Key: Bb major
Opus: op. 19
Year of composition: 1909-1910/1936
Scored for: for orchestra
Composer: Karol Szymanowski
Instrumentation: 3 3 3 3 - 4 3 3 1 - perc(3), hp, str
Instrumentation details: 1. flute; 2. flute; 3. flute; 1. oboe; 2. oboe; cor anglais (+3. ob); 1. clarinet in B; 2. clarinet in B; bass clarinet in B (+3. cl(Bb); cl(Eb)); 1. bassoon; 2. bassoon; 3. bassoon; 1. horn in F; 2. horn in F; 3. horn in F; 4. horn in F; 1. trumpet in B; 2. trumpet in B; 3. trumpet in B; 1. trombone; 2. trombone; 3. trombone; tuba; perc(3); harp; violin I; violin II; viola; violoncello; contrabass
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Duration (min): 32
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Work Introduction

Written by a 28-year-old Karol Szymanowski, Symphony No. 2 overflows with ideas that all demand to be listened to – some inspired by Richard Strauss. The first movement is passionate and exhilarating, constantly on a high. The second comprises a theme and five variations, and is playful, [...]

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