Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major
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Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major is Felix Mendelssohn’s large-scale choral symphony-cantata, commonly known as "Lobgesang" ("Hymn of Praise"), blending orchestral movements with vocal and choral sections.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major canonical | 1 |
| Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 23 | 1 |
| Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 52 | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major Context triple: [Mendelssohn Lobgesang, alsoKnownAs, Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major]
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Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61
Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61 is a large-scale Romantic symphony by Robert Schumann, admired for its contrapuntal writing, emotional depth, and triumphant finale.
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Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 2 is an orchestral work by American composer John Harbison that exemplifies his contemporary yet accessible symphonic style.
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Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 2 is a mid-20th-century symphonic work by British composer Malcolm Arnold, noted for its vivid orchestration and blend of lyrical and energetic, often sardonic, character.
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Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 2 is a complex, rhythmically intricate orchestral work by American composer Elliott Carter that reflects his mature modernist style.
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Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 2 is a large-scale orchestral work by British composer Peter Maxwell Davies, reflecting his distinctive modernist style and inventive approach to symphonic form.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major
Target entity description: Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major is Felix Mendelssohn’s large-scale choral symphony-cantata, commonly known as "Lobgesang" ("Hymn of Praise"), blending orchestral movements with vocal and choral sections.
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A.
Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61
Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61 is a large-scale Romantic symphony by Robert Schumann, admired for its contrapuntal writing, emotional depth, and triumphant finale.
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B.
Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 2 is a large-scale orchestral work by British composer Peter Maxwell Davies, reflecting his distinctive modernist style and inventive approach to symphonic form.
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C.
Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 2 is a complex, rhythmically intricate orchestral work by American composer Elliott Carter that reflects his mature modernist style.
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D.
Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 2 is an orchestral work by American composer John Harbison that exemplifies his contemporary yet accessible symphonic style.
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E.
Symphony No. 2
Symphony No. 2 is a mid-20th-century symphonic work by British composer Malcolm Arnold, noted for its vivid orchestration and blend of lyrical and energetic, often sardonic, character.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
choral symphony
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orchestral work ⓘ symphony-cantata ⓘ vocal-orchestral composition ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Hymn of Praise
ⓘ
Lobgesang ⓘ
linked to:
Mendelssohn Lobgesang
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| associatedWithCity | Leipzig ⓘ |
| catalogNumber |
MWV A 18
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Op. 52 ⓘ |
| commissionedBy |
City of Leipzig
ⓘ
linked to:
Leipzig
|
| commissionedFor | 400th anniversary of the invention of printing ⓘ |
| composer | Felix Mendelssohn ⓘ |
| composerNationality | German ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo |
King Friedrich August II of Saxony
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linked to:
King Frederick Augustus II of Saxony
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| followsWorkBySameComposer | Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 11 ⓘ |
| genre |
cantata
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symphony ⓘ symphony-cantata ⓘ |
| hasPart |
choral movements
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orchestral movements ⓘ solo vocal movements ⓘ vocal movements ⓘ |
| hasVocalForces |
mixed chorus
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soprano solo ⓘ tenor solo ⓘ |
| historicalContext | composed for a major civic celebration in Leipzig ⓘ |
| key | B-flat major ⓘ |
| language | German ⓘ |
| movementCount | 3 orchestral movements and 9 vocal movements ⓘ |
| notableTheme | motif derived from Lutheran chorale tradition ⓘ |
| openingSectionType | orchestral sinfonia ⓘ |
| period | Romantic ⓘ |
| precedesWorkBySameComposer | Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 ⓘ |
| premiereCity | Leipzig ⓘ |
| premiereCountry | Kingdom of Saxony ⓘ |
| premiereDate | 1840-06-25 ⓘ |
| premierePlace | Leipzig ⓘ |
| scoredFor |
chorus
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orchestra ⓘ organ ⓘ solo voices ⓘ |
| structureFeature | blends symphonic and cantata forms ⓘ |
| textLanguage | German ⓘ |
| textSource | Biblical texts ⓘ |
| typicalPerformanceDuration | approximately 60 to 70 minutes ⓘ |
| workTitleInEnglish | Symphony-Cantata "Hymn of Praise" ⓘ |
| workTitleInGerman |
Sinfonie-Kantate "Lobgesang"
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linked to:
Mendelssohn Lobgesang
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| yearComposed | 1840 ⓘ |
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