Symphony No. 1, Op. 38 (Schumann, Robert)
| Title | Symphony No. 1 |
| Alternative title | "Spring" |
| Creators | Robert Schumann, composer |
| Opus | Op.38 |
| Instrumentation | orchestra |
| Number of movements | 4 |
| Keys | B flat major |
| Composed | 1841 |
| First published | 1841 |
| Dedication | Frederick August II of Saxony |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | 2100 |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Symphonies |
| Period | Romantic |
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Sections
| Title click for details |
Metronome | Key | Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Andante un poco maestoso - Allegro molto vivace | — | — | — |
| II. Larghetto | — | — | — |
| III. Scherzo. Molto vivace | — | — | — |
| IV. Allegro animato e grazioso | — | — | — |
Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | Complete | 2 piano 8 hands | August Horn |
| View | Complete | 2 piano 8 hands | Theodor Kirchner |
| View | Complete | piano 4 hands | — |
| View | Complete | piano 4 hands | Theodor Kirchner |
| View | Complete | piano | August Horn |
| View | Larghetto (No.2) | organ | Valentin Sarić |
Scores
Recordings/Performances
| Details | Ensemble | Performers | Files (click to listen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | University of Chicago Orchestra (orchestra) | Barbara Schubert, conductor | I. Andante un poco maestoso. Allegro molto vivace II. Larghetto III. Scherzo. Molto vivace IV. Allegro animato e grazioso |
| View | Detroit Symphony Orchestra (orchestra) | Paul Paray, conductor | I. Andante un poco maestoso. Allegro molto vivace II. Larghetto III. Scherzo. Molto vivace IV. Allegro animato e grazioso |
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