1905: Glazunov: Symphony No. 8 in Eb Major, age 40

José Serebrier/Royal Scottish National Orchestra

  1. 0:01
  2. Allegro moderato
  3. 10:36
  4. Mesto
  5. 23:17
  6. Allegro
  7. 29:54
  8. Finale: Moderato sostenuto

Instruments:

  • 2 flutes, alto flute, 2 oboes, English horn, 3 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabasson
  • 4 horns, 2 trumpets in Bb, trumpet in F, 3 trombones, tuba
  • timpani
  • strings

Background:

The Symphony No. 8 in E-flat major, Op. 83, was composed by Alexander Glazunov in 1905, and was published two years later. This four-movement symphony (his last one) was premiered on December 22, 1906 in Saint Petersburg, the composer conducting. It was an important influence on Igor Stravinsky’s Symphony in Eb.

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