Possibly the most famous composition of this name quotes its composer's Symphony No. 2 and is often contrasted with another work of its composer, the Academic Festival Overture.
One work with this name is notable for opening with an orchestral unison C. One of only two symphonies in a minor key by its composer, that C minor work is its composer's fourth symphony. Another composition with this name is known for its use of "three hammer blows" and a theme named after the composer's wife. That work, the sixth of its kind by its composer, is in A minor and follows a more famous symphony in C sharp minor. Possibly the most famous composition of this name quotes its composer's Symphony No. 2 and is often contrasted with another work of its composer, the Academic Festival Overture. For 10 points, give this adjective that describes a Brahms overture and symphonies by Schubert and Mahler.
One work with this name is notable for opening with an orchestral unison C. One of only two symphonies in a minor key by its composer, that C minor work is its composer's fourth symphony.
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