The Symphony in
D major,
Op. 23, is the only work in this genre by the
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n-born composer
Jan Václav Voříšek. He wrote it in 1821 at age 30; he died young, at only 34.
The dedication to
Aloys von Fuchs was inscribed in the composer's own hand on 14 April 1823.
It is scored for a standard classical orchestra typical of late
Haydn or early
Beethoven
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symphonies: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, timpani and strings.
[ Indeed, it has often been compared to early Beethoven, although it was written only six years before that master's death, 16 months after Voříšek. He was a friend of Schubert and may well have been influenced by that composer as well.
The Symphony in D is Voříšek's most famous work, and is the first major Czech contribution to the 19th century symphonic literature.Culture.catch.com]
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The movements are:
* ''Allegro con brio''
* ''Andante''
* Scherzo: ''Allegro ma non troppo''
* Finale: ''Allegro con brio''.[IMSLP]
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Recordings
The Symphony in D has been recorded by:
* Czech National Symphony Orchestra under Paul Freeman
* Czech Philharmonic
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under Karel Ančerl
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Ančerl was born into a prosper ...
* Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie under Thomas Hengelbrock
* New Philharmonia Orchestra under Michael Bialoguski
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* Prague Philharmonia under Jiří Bělohlávek
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* Scottish Chamber Orchestra under Sir Charles Mackerras
* West German Sinfonia Orchestra under Dirk Joeres
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References
External links
Performance of the Symphony
by Slovak Sinfonietta, conducted Peter Vronský, (Indian Summer in Levoča Festival, 2011), on YouTube
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1821 compositions
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Compositions by Jan Václav Voříšek
Compositions in D major