Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21
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Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 is Ludwig van Beethoven’s first published symphony, marking his transition from Classical traditions toward the more innovative style that would define his later orchestral works.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 canonical | 2 |
| Symphony No. 1 in C major | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 Context triple: [Beethoven symphony cycles, includesWork, Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21]
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Symphony No. 1 in D major
Symphony No. 1 in D major is Gustav Mahler’s groundbreaking first symphony, known for its expansive orchestration, innovative structure, and incorporation of song-like and folk elements.
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Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38 is Robert Schumann’s first symphony, often called the “Spring” Symphony, celebrated for its lyrical Romantic character and optimistic, energetic themes.
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Symphony No. 1
Symphony No. 1 is an orchestral work by American composer John Harbison that showcases his modern yet accessible neoclassical style.
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Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 is Johannes Brahms’s landmark first symphony, renowned for its dramatic intensity, structural mastery, and often regarded as a spiritual successor to Beethoven’s symphonic tradition.
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Symphony No. 1 in D major "Classical"
Symphony No. 1 in D major "Classical" is Sergei Prokofiev’s early neoclassical symphony that playfully emulates the style of Haydn and Mozart while incorporating his own modern harmonic and rhythmic twists.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 Target entity description: Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 is Ludwig van Beethoven’s first published symphony, marking his transition from Classical traditions toward the more innovative style that would define his later orchestral works.
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A.
Symphony No. 1 in D major
Symphony No. 1 in D major is Gustav Mahler’s groundbreaking first symphony, known for its expansive orchestration, innovative structure, and incorporation of song-like and folk elements.
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B.
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38 is Robert Schumann’s first symphony, often called the “Spring” Symphony, celebrated for its lyrical Romantic character and optimistic, energetic themes.
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C.
Symphony No. 1
Symphony No. 1 is an orchestral work by American composer John Harbison that showcases his modern yet accessible neoclassical style.
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D.
Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 is Johannes Brahms’s landmark first symphony, renowned for its dramatic intensity, structural mastery, and often regarded as a spiritual successor to Beethoven’s symphonic tradition.
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E.
Symphony No. 1 in D major "Classical"
Symphony No. 1 in D major "Classical" is Sergei Prokofiev’s early neoclassical symphony that playfully emulates the style of Haydn and Mozart while incorporating his own modern harmonic and rhythmic twists.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | symphony ⓘ |
| approximateDurationMinutes | 25 ⓘ |
| associatedWithComposer | Ludwig van Beethoven NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| catalogueNumber | Op. 21 ⓘ |
| composer | Ludwig van Beethoven NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| compositionPeriod | Classical period ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Austria ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Baron Gottfried van Swieten NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstPerformanceDate | 1800-04-02 ⓘ |
| firstPerformancePlace | Burgtheater, Vienna NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| firstPublishedAs | Symphonie No. 1 in C NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| followedBy | Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 36 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre | symphony ⓘ |
| hasMovement |
I. Adagio molto – Allegro con brio
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II. Andante cantabile con moto ⓘ III. Menuetto: Allegro molto e vivace ⓘ IV. Adagio – Allegro molto e vivace ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Joseph Haydn
NERFINISHED
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| key | C major ⓘ |
| language | instrumental ⓘ |
| laterThirdMovementModel | foreshadows Beethovenian scherzo ⓘ |
| marksTransitionTo | early Romantic style ⓘ |
| movementCount | 4 ⓘ |
| notableFeature | bridges Classical and early Romantic symphonic style ⓘ |
| numberInSeries | 1 ⓘ |
| openingFeature | slow introduction with unconventional harmonic progression ⓘ |
| opusNumber | Op. 21 ⓘ |
| orchestration |
2 horns
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2 trumpets ⓘ pairs of woodwinds ⓘ strings ⓘ timpani ⓘ |
| placeInBeethovenOutput | first published symphony ⓘ |
| premiereCity | Vienna NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| premiereConductor | Ludwig van Beethoven NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| premiereCountry | Austria NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| premiereProgramContext | Beethoven benefit concert ⓘ |
| publicationYear | 1801 ⓘ |
| publisher | Hofmeister, Leipzig NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| styleCharacteristic |
Classical formal clarity
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emerging Beethovenian originality ⓘ |
| thirdMovementType | Menuet ⓘ |
| tonalCenter | C major ⓘ |
| workSeries | Beethoven symphonies NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| workTitle |
Sinfonie Nr. 1 C-Dur, Op. 21
NERFINISHED
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Symphony No. 1 in C major NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Subject: Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 Description of subject: Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21 is Ludwig van Beethoven’s first published symphony, marking his transition from Classical traditions toward the more innovative style that would define his later orchestral works.
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Symphony No. 1 in C major