Symphony No. 2 (Lilburn)

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The Symphony No. 2 of Douglas Lilburn was completed in 1951, and received its premiere in 1959. The work is divided into four movements:

• Prelude: Moderato
• Scherzo: Allegro vivace
• Introduction: Poco lento
• Finale: Allegro

A typical performance of the piece lasts around 30 minutes, and several recordings exist.

[edit] References

• Douglas Lilburn. The Three Symphonies. New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, James Judd, rec. 2001 on Naxos Records