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Bacewicz’s Symphony No. 4 (1953) is a structured and rhythmically driven work reflecting her clear orchestration and formal control. Composed during the socialist realism period in Poland, it maintains clarity and energy while adhering to traditional symphonic form.
The four-movement symphony opens with a forceful, rhythmically active first movement. The second movement contrasts with lyrical string writing and subdued harmonies. The scherzo introduces syncopated rhythms and light textures, while the final movement is direct and energetic, bringing the work to a decisive conclusion.
This symphony highlights Bacewicz’s precise handling of orchestral forces and thematic development. It remains a significant work in her catalog, demonstrating her structured approach to composition within mid-20th-century Polish music.
- Instrumentation:
- Picc, 3Fl, 2Ob, EH, Eb Cl, 2Cl, BCl, 2Bsn, Cbsn, 4Hn, 3Tpt, 3Tbn, Tba, Timp, Perc, Hp, Strings
- Duration:
- 25 to 29 minutes
- Set of Parts:
- Includes Strings count 4.4.3.3.2
- Extra Strings:
- Only available with the purchase of the Set of Parts
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