Symphony in C (Dukas)

The Symphony in C is a symphony by the French composer Paul Dukas, dedicated to Paul Vidal.

The symphony was written in 1896, when Dukas was 30, and was premiered on January 3, 1897, with Paul Vidal conducting.[1] It is written for a standard orchestra consisting of 3 flutes (the third doubling piccolo), 2 oboes (the first doubling cor anglais), 2 clarinets in B-flat and A, 2 bassoons, 4 horns in F and E, 2 trumpets in F, piccolo trumpet in D, 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, and strings.

Like César Franck's only symphony, Dukas' is in three movements rather than the conventional four:

  1. Allegro non troppo, ma con fuoco, C major, 6/8
  2. Andante espressive e fuoco, 4/8, E minor, C major, B major, E minor
  3. Finale. Allegro spiritoso, C major, 3/4 = 9/8

The first movement is a sonata form allegro with three themes. The second movement is also in sonata form, but only with two themes. The finale is an ABACA rondo.

The symphony has been described as a "charming and colorful work."[2]

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References

  1. ^ p. [blank] (1993) Inoue
  2. ^ p. 65, Trotter (2003) William R. New York Priest of Music: The Life of Dimitri Mitropoulos Amadeus Press