Symphony No. 1 (Mendelssohn)

Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 11, is a work by Felix Mendelssohn, which was completed on March 31, 1824, when the composer was only 15 years old. However, the autographed score was not published until 1831. The symphony was dedicated to the Royal Philharmonic Society who premièred the work in London on May 25, 1829, with Mendelssohn conducting.[1] For this performance Mendelssohn orchestrated the scherzo from his Octet Op. 20 as an alternative third movement for the symphony. A typical performance lasts half an hour.

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Instrumentation

The work is scored for two flutes, two oboes, two clarinets, two bassoons, two horns, two trumpets, timpani, and strings.

Movements

The symphony is in four movements:

  1. Allegro di molto
  2. Andante
  3. Menuetto: Allegro molto
  4. Allegro con fuoco

Arrangements

An arrangement for piano duet, violin and cello exists, and has been recorded by the Duo Tal & Groethuysen.

References

  1. ^ Mercer-Taylor, P. J. The Cambridge Companion to Mendelssohn, CUP (2004)

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