This symphony's first movement has an Adagio introduction in 4/8 [four-eight] time, but shifts – after a pair of dark, sudden timpani passages – to an Allegro molto in 2/4 [two-four] time, upon which the horn introduces its principal theme. This symphony's second movement opens with seven brass chords that modulate from E to D-flat major, but has a
This symphony's first movement has an Adagio introduction in 4/8 [four-eight] time, but shifts – after a pair of dark, sudden timpani passages – to an Allegro molto in 2/4 [two-four] time, upon which the horn introduces its principal theme. This symphony's second movement opens with seven brass chords that modulate from E to D-flat major, but has a second theme in C-sharp minor introduced by a solo flute. Anton Seidl premiered this (*) E minor symphony to thunderous applause at Carnegie Hall. A recording of it was taken to the Moon by Neil Armstrong. A beautiful English horn solo occurs in this symphony's second movement Largo, and elsewhere it quotes "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot." For 10 points, name this symphony inspired by American themes composed by Antonín Dvořák.
This symphony's first movement has an Adagio introduction in 4/8 [four-eight] time, but shifts – after a pair of dark, sudden timpani passages – to an Allegro molto in 2/4 [two-four] time, upon which the horn introduces its principal theme.
Symphony “From the New World” [or Antonin Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 in E minor; “Dvořák” is not needed after it is read] &lt;WA, Music&gt;