Symphony No. 9

Description

Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass — Franz Schubert's Symphony No. 9 represents the culmination of the composer's short, but prolific life. Known as "The Great" C major symphony, it was not premiered until eleven years after the composer's death, and even then, only in abridged form due to the advanced challenges it presented to players at the time. It was discovered by Robert Schumann among Schubert's possessions, and presented to Mendelssohn who directed the first performance.This arrangement for string orchestra begins with the Allegro ma non troppo that follows the stately Andante introduction in the original. From the first downbeat, the energy never lets up, maintaining a steady gallop that oscillates between triple and duple rhythms, often building in ebullient rising scales. One of the most fascinating moments is at the introduction of the second theme, which appears in E minor instead of G major as might be expected. Portions of the development were included in this arrangement, as well as the grand build-up to the restatement of the Andante theme at the end. Many of the phrases in this version are translated faithfully from the original, providing students with the opportunity to directly face the challenges of this major work. Franz Schubert's ninth symphony was known as "The Great" C major symphony, and this string orchestra arrangement remains faithful to the original, yet accessible with minimal shifting. From the first downbeat of the energetic Allegro ma non troppo, brisk momentum maintains a steady gallop that oscillates between triple and duple rhythms, often building in ebullient rising scales. Portions of the original development are included, as well as a grand return to a restatement of the Andante theme at the end.