Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55
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Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55 is Edward Elgar’s acclaimed first symphony, celebrated for its rich late-Romantic orchestration and expansive, noble themes.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55 canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55 Context triple: [Edward Elgar, notableWork, Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55]
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Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38 is Robert Schumann’s first symphony, often called the “Spring” Symphony, celebrated for its lyrical Romantic character and optimistic, energetic themes.
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Symphony No. 1 in E-flat major
Symphony No. 1 in E-flat major is Alexander Borodin’s pioneering large-scale orchestral work, notable for its rich Romantic harmonies and incorporation of Russian nationalist elements.
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Symphony No. 1 in E-flat major
Symphony No. 1 in E-flat major is a Romantic-era orchestral work by German composer Max Bruch, known for its lyrical themes and rich, expressive scoring.
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Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 is Johannes Brahms’s landmark first symphony, renowned for its dramatic intensity, structural mastery, and often regarded as a spiritual successor to Beethoven’s symphonic tradition.
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Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor is a powerful and critically acclaimed 20th-century symphony by British composer William Walton, noted for its intense emotional drive and dramatic orchestration.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55 Target entity description: Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55 is Edward Elgar’s acclaimed first symphony, celebrated for its rich late-Romantic orchestration and expansive, noble themes.
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A.
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major, Op. 38 is Robert Schumann’s first symphony, often called the “Spring” Symphony, celebrated for its lyrical Romantic character and optimistic, energetic themes.
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B.
Symphony No. 1 in E-flat major
Symphony No. 1 in E-flat major is Alexander Borodin’s pioneering large-scale orchestral work, notable for its rich Romantic harmonies and incorporation of Russian nationalist elements.
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C.
Symphony No. 1 in E-flat major
Symphony No. 1 in E-flat major is a Romantic-era orchestral work by German composer Max Bruch, known for its lyrical themes and rich, expressive scoring.
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D.
Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68
Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 is Johannes Brahms’s landmark first symphony, renowned for its dramatic intensity, structural mastery, and often regarded as a spiritual successor to Beethoven’s symphonic tradition.
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E.
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat minor is a powerful and critically acclaimed 20th-century symphony by British composer William Walton, noted for its intense emotional drive and dramatic orchestration.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | symphony ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Elgar Symphony No. 1
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linked to:
Edward Elgar's First Symphony
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| approximateDuration | 50 minutes ⓘ |
| belongsToCatalogue | Elgar orchestral works ⓘ |
| catalogueNumber | Op. 55 ⓘ |
| composer | Edward Elgar ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| criticalReception | highly acclaimed at its premiere ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Hans Richter ⓘ |
| era | early 20th century ⓘ |
| firstPerformanceCentury | 20th century ⓘ |
| firstPublisher | Novello & Co. ⓘ |
| genre | late-Romantic music ⓘ |
| hasInstrumentation |
harp
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timpani ⓘ woodwinds, brass, percussion, strings ⓘ |
| hasNoText | true ⓘ |
| influences |
Brahmsian symphonic style
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German symphonic tradition ⓘ |
| key | A-flat major ⓘ |
| language | none (instrumental) ⓘ |
| movement |
I. Andante. Nobilmente e semplice – Allegro
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II. Allegro molto ⓘ III. Adagio ⓘ IV. Lento – Allegro ⓘ |
| movementCount | 4 ⓘ |
| notableFeature | noble recurring motto theme ⓘ |
| number | 1 ⓘ |
| orchestration | large symphony orchestra ⓘ |
| performanceHistory | quickly entered the international orchestral repertoire ⓘ |
| period | late Romantic ⓘ |
| placeInComposerOutput | first completed symphony by Edward Elgar ⓘ |
| premiereConductor | Hans Richter ⓘ |
| premiereCountry | England ⓘ |
| premiereDate | 1908-12-03 ⓘ |
| premiereLocation | Manchester ⓘ |
| premiereOrchestra |
Hallé Orchestra
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linked to:
Halle Orchestra
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| style | late-Romantic orchestration ⓘ |
| themeCharacter | expansive and noble main theme ⓘ |
| tonalCenter | A-flat major ⓘ |
| workOf | Edward Elgar ⓘ |
| workTitleLanguage | English ⓘ |
| workType | absolute music ⓘ |
| yearOfCompletion | 1908 ⓘ |
| yearOfComposition | 1907 ⓘ |
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Subject: Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55 Description of subject: Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55 is Edward Elgar’s acclaimed first symphony, celebrated for its rich late-Romantic orchestration and expansive, noble themes.
Referenced by (3)
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Symphony No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 63
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relatedWorkByComposer
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Symphony No. 1 in A-flat major, Op. 55
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