Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:orchestra
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Robert_Schumann
gptkbp:characteristics dynamic contrasts
lyrical melodies
rich harmonies
orchestral color
gptkbp:completed 1851
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Robert_Schumann
gptkbp:critical_reception well-received
gptkbp:cultural_impact performed in concert halls worldwide
gptkbp:dedication to the memory of his father
gptkbp:duration approximately 35 minutes
gptkbp:filming_location gptkb:Düsseldorf
gptkbp:first_performance 1851
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:19th_century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Symphony No. 2 in C major, Op. 61
gptkbp:influenced later symphonic works
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:award
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Beethoven
gptkbp:inspiration Schumann's personal life
gptkbp:is_known_for gptkb:Symphony_No._2
gptkbp:is_part_of Orchestral works
gptkbp:key C major
gptkbp:movement gptkb:4
4. Allegro molto
1. Sostenuto – Allegro
2. Larghetto
3. Scherzo: Allegro vivace
gptkbp:notable_conductors gptkb:Riccardo_Muti
gptkb:Herbert_von_Karajan
gptkb:Gustavo_Dudamel
gptkb:Daniel_Barenboim
gptkb:Bernstein
gptkbp:notable_for Its emotional depth
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Berlin_Philharmonic
gptkb:Vienna_Philharmonic
gptkbp:notable_recordings gptkb:Deutsche_Grammophon
gptkb:Sony_Classical
gptkb:EMI_Classics
gptkb:Chandos_Records
gptkb:Naxos
available on CD
gptkbp:opus_number 61
gptkbp:orchestration gptkb:orchestra
gptkbp:performed_by gptkb:Royal_Concertgebouw_Orchestra
gptkb:Chicago_Symphony_Orchestra
gptkb:Los_Angeles_Philharmonic
gptkb:New_York_Philharmonic
gptkb:London_Symphony_Orchestra
gptkbp:premiere_date 1850
gptkbp:premiered_on 1853
gptkbp:published_by 1852
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Symphony_No._1_in_B-flat_major,_Op._38
gptkb:Symphony_No._3_in_E-flat_major,_Op._97
gptkbp:style Romantic