Brahms's Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
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Brahms's Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 is a landmark 19th-century symphony, often dubbed "Beethoven's Tenth," renowned for its dramatic intensity, rigorous structure, and triumphant finale.
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| Brahms's Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Brahms's Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 Context triple: [Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73, relatedWork, Brahms's Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68]
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Mahler Symphony No. 1
Mahler Symphony No. 1 is Gustav Mahler’s first large-scale symphonic work, renowned for its innovative orchestration, incorporation of song-like themes, and blend of irony and lyricism that helped redefine the late-Romantic symphonic tradition.
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Symphony No. 1 in B minor
Symphony No. 1 in B minor is an early large-scale orchestral work by German conductor-composer Wilhelm Furtwängler, reflecting his late-Romantic symphonic style.
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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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Johannes Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15
Johannes Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15 is a monumental Romantic concerto noted for its symphonic scale, dramatic intensity, and virtuosic yet deeply expressive piano writing.
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Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor is a powerful and critically acclaimed 20th-century symphony by British composer William Walton, noted for its intense emotional drive and dramatic orchestration.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Brahms's Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 Target entity description: Brahms's Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 is a landmark 19th-century symphony, often dubbed "Beethoven's Tenth," renowned for its dramatic intensity, rigorous structure, and triumphant finale.
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A.
Mahler Symphony No. 1
Mahler Symphony No. 1 is Gustav Mahler’s first large-scale symphonic work, renowned for its innovative orchestration, incorporation of song-like themes, and blend of irony and lyricism that helped redefine the late-Romantic symphonic tradition.
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B.
Symphony No. 1 in B minor
Symphony No. 1 in B minor is an early large-scale orchestral work by German conductor-composer Wilhelm Furtwängler, reflecting his late-Romantic symphonic style.
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C.
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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D.
Johannes Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15
Johannes Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15 is a monumental Romantic concerto noted for its symphonic scale, dramatic intensity, and virtuosic yet deeply expressive piano writing.
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E.
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor is a powerful and critically acclaimed 20th-century symphony by British composer William Walton, noted for its intense emotional drive and dramatic orchestration.
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Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
orchestral work
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symphony ⓘ |
| approximateDuration | 45 minutes ⓘ |
| catalogueEntry | Brahms-Werke Band I NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| composer | Johannes Brahms NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| compositionEnd | 1876 ⓘ |
| compositionStart | 1850s ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Germany ⓘ |
| criticalReputation | considered a major 19th-century symphonic masterpiece ⓘ |
| followsWork | Brahms's Serenade No. 2 in A major, Op. 16 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre | Romantic symphony ⓘ |
| influenced | late-Romantic symphonic tradition ⓘ |
| influencedBy | Ludwig van Beethoven NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| key | C minor ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | none (instrumental) ⓘ |
| movement |
I. Un poco sostenuto – Allegro
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II. Andante sostenuto ⓘ III. Un poco allegretto e grazioso ⓘ IV. Adagio – Piu andante – Allegro non troppo, ma con brio NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| movementCount | 4 ⓘ |
| nickname | Beethoven's Tenth NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFeature |
chorale-like main theme in the finale
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cyclical use of thematic material across movements ⓘ use of a prominent timpani heartbeat in the first movement introduction ⓘ |
| numberInSeries | 1 ⓘ |
| opusNumber | Op. 68 ⓘ |
| orchestration |
2 bassoons
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2 clarinets ⓘ 2 flutes ⓘ 2 oboes ⓘ 2 trumpets ⓘ 3 trombones ⓘ 4 horns ⓘ contrabassoon ⓘ strings ⓘ timpani ⓘ |
| period | Romantic era ⓘ |
| positionInOeuvre | first completed symphony by Brahms ⓘ |
| precededBy | Brahms's Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 73 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| premiereConductor | Felix Otto Dessoff NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| premiereDate | 4 November 1876 ⓘ |
| premiereLocation | Karlsruhe, Germany NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| structureCharacteristic |
rigorous sonata-form first movement
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triumphant C-major finale ⓘ |
| style | absolute music ⓘ |
| tonalPlan | from C minor to C major ⓘ |
| workSeries | Brahms symphonies NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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