70861 | SYMPHONY NO. 8 (4) IN G, OP. 88: Adagio, 2nd movement |
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| Dvorak, Antonin (Arr. McCashin, Robert D.) | Score mp3 audio
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| Category: String Orchestra |
| Grade: Medium Difficult |
| Duration: 5:00 |
| Instrumentation: str=8.8.5.5.5 |
| Comments: Pastoral Symphony. |
| Description: Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8 is often referred to as his “Pastoral” symphony for its optimistic and uplifting themes. With contrasting melancholy minor and lighthearted major folk-like melodies, this arrangement of the second movement features dramatic dynamics, solo lines, and thick, lush harmonies for advanced string orchestra. |