Word: allegretto
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Allegro con brio, Menuetto (allegretto...
...Polka Allegretto Gonzioso Op 39, No. 2, Pierian Sodality. Doorak...
...poetic basis - on a passage in Lamartine's "Meditations Poetiques." It is divided into six sections or movements, each for various instruments. The Andante, written for strings and flutes, has the theme, and the other movements are an Andante for trombones and basses, Allegro for violins and 'cellos, an Allegretto pastorale for harp, and the last movement, a richly scored Allegro for violins and horns. There are strong evidences of the influence of Wagner, who himself called Liszt his "Second Half." The poem which is written for full orchestra, tympani, drum and cymbals, has many harmonious and melodic changes...
...Allegretto - Allegro molto...
...very different from what it had been in the concerto; all the intricate motives and accompanying figures were given with remarkable clearness and accuracy. Some of the instrumental combinations, especially among the horns, 'cellos and trombones, were very beautiful. The finale, coming after a light and rather jerky allegretto grazioso, made a grand and powerful climax. In this movement the intention of the composer is less obscure than in other parts of the work. The audience was large and appreciative...