Symphony in A-flat major

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:symphony
gptkbp:analysis often analyzed in musicology
gptkbp:composed_by gptkb:Gustav_Mahler
gptkbp:composer gptkb:Johannes_Brahms
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact widely performed
gptkbp:dedication To the memory of Robert Schumann
gptkbp:duration approximately 40 minutes
approximately 60 minutes
gptkbp:form sonata form
gptkbp:historical_context composed during Brahms' mature period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Symphony in A-flat major
gptkbp:influenced_artists gptkb:Anton_Bruckner
gptkb:Gustav_Mahler
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Romanticism
gptkbp:influences Romantic music
gptkbp:inspiration Schumann's symphonic works
gptkbp:instruments brass
strings
percussion
woodwinds
gptkbp:key A-flat major
gptkbp:musical_elements counterpoint
dynamic contrasts
motivic development
thematic transformation
expressive depth
rich textures
emotional range
colorful orchestration
textural variety
orchestration techniques
dramatic climaxes
lyrical passages
structural clarity
subtle nuances
gptkbp:notable_conductors gptkb:Riccardo_Muti
gptkb:Herbert_von_Karajan
gptkb:Claudio_Abbado
gptkb:Daniel_Barenboim
gptkb:Bernstein
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:Berlin_Philharmonic
gptkb:Vienna_Philharmonic
gptkbp:notable_themes Lyrical melodies
gptkbp:number_of_movements gptkb:4
gptkbp:opus_number Op. 38
gptkbp:orchestration gptkb:orchestra
large orchestra
gptkbp:performance_tradition frequently performed in concert halls
gptkbp:performed_by symphony orchestras
gptkbp:premiere_date 1882
gptkbp:premiere_location gptkb:Vienna
gptkbp:premiered_on September 19, 1906
gptkbp:recordings available on various labels
gptkbp:related_works Brahms' other symphonies
gptkbp:rhythm varied and dynamic
gptkbp:second_movement gptkb:Allegro
gptkb:Poco_Allegretto
gptkb:Allegro_con_brio
gptkb:Adagio
gptkbp:signature lyrical melodies
gptkbp:song rich harmonic language
singable and memorable
gptkbp:style Late Romantic
gptkbp:thematic_element complex and rich
gptkbp:year_composed 1882
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Anton_Bruckner
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5