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Symphony No. 2 – Resurrection

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(1888-1894) Symphony No. 2 in C ‘Auferstehung’

Movement 4: “Urlicht”. Sehr feierlich, aber schlicht

Primeval Light. Very solemn but simple (In the manner of a chorale).

(1888-1894) Symphony No. 2 in C ‘Auferstehung’

Movement 3: In ruhig fliessender Bewegung

Scherzo bases on Gustav Mahlers’ Lied 6: Des Antonius von Padua Fischpredigt (Des

(1888-1894) Symphony No. 2 in C ‘Auferstehung’

Introduction Symphony No. 2

“Resurrection” (in German “Auferstehungs-symphonie”). The ink was barely dry on the score

(1888-1894) Symphony No. 2 in C ‘Auferstehung’

Movement 2: Andante moderato. Sehr gemächlich

Very leisurely. Never hurry. Two sections alternate in this idyllic movement, so

(1888-1894) Symphony No. 2 in C ‘Auferstehung’

Movement 1: Allegro maestoso: Mit durchaus ernstem und feierlichem Ausdruck

Based on the poem Todtenfeier by Adam Mickiewicz. With deeply serious and

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