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Sibelius Symphony No. 7
Sibelius Symphony No. 7
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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
May 28, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Sibelius' 7th Symphony is a piece that is barely a symphony at all, and yet it carries symphonic logic throughout. It's only 20 minutes long, in one movement that never stops evolving, with a form that has sparked many debates, and with an ending that is as shocking as any in the Western Repertoire. Simply put, it is Sibelius at his best, and so today we’ll take apart this incredibly complex piece, talking about its form, its stunning metric modulations, its inspiration, and of course, its abiding emotion.
Released:
May 28, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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